Simplicity Manufacturing Catalog, "Simplicity Zero-Turn Riding Mowers: The Way to a Beautiful Lawn," 2005
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With the rise of the suburban neighborhood at the end of the 19th century, and its explosive growth in the years that followed World War II, maintaining a "perfect" lawn became the new standard. Manufacturers promoted a whole set of specialty equipment to support this American obsession.
With the rise of the suburban neighborhood at the end of the 19th century, and its explosive growth in the years that followed World War II, maintaining a "perfect" lawn became the new standard. Manufacturers promoted a whole set of specialty equipment to support this American obsession.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
2005
Subject Date
2005
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.0.1.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in (unfolded)
Width: 8.5 in (unfolded)
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