Lawn Mower
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Lawns require regular maintenance. First patented in the United States in 1868, cylinder- or reel-type mowers became an enduring, affordable option for anyone with a small lawn. The basic form consisted of blades that rotated around a horizontal axis, cutting the grass as the user pushed the machine.
Lawns require regular maintenance. First patented in the United States in 1868, cylinder- or reel-type mowers became an enduring, affordable option for anyone with a small lawn. The basic form consisted of blades that rotated around a horizontal axis, cutting the grass as the user pushed the machine.
Artifact
Lawn mower
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.0.34.1066
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 53 in
Width: 21 in
Length: 6 in
Inscriptions
on outside of wheels: PATD DEC 27 1870.
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