Model of Horse-Drawn Mowing Machine, circa 1875
THF154986 / Model of Horse-Drawn Mowing Machine, circa 1875
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model (Representation)
Date Made
circa 1875
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented design by John P. Manny of Rockford, Illinois.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Agriculture
Object ID
31.97.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. F.G. Larkin.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Iron (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Length: 12.5 in
Width: 12 in
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