Bradley Riding Lawn Mower, 1958-1960
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This prototype riding mower, built by Norman Swanson, was used to make production drawings for “Bradley” mowers sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 1958-1960. (The David Bradley Manufacturing Company had been owned and operated by Sears since 1910.) A conflict over royalty payments ended the short-lived Swanson-Sears agreement, but Swanson's engineering left an indelible impression on lawn mower design.
This prototype riding mower, built by Norman Swanson, was used to make production drawings for “Bradley” mowers sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 1958-1960. (The David Bradley Manufacturing Company had been owned and operated by Sears since 1910.) A conflict over royalty payments ended the short-lived Swanson-Sears agreement, but Swanson's engineering left an indelible impression on lawn mower design.
Artifact
Riding lawn mower
Date Made
1958-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.139.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Norman F. Swanson.
Material
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 50 in
Length: 51 in
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