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

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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