Chadborn & Coldwell Lawn Mower, 1880-1890
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Artifact Overview
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. This model featured a roller attachment to even lawn surfaces (for example, smoothing mole runs) as it mowed.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lawn Mower
Date Made
1880-1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.416.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 32 in
Width: 18.75 in
Length: 63 in
Inscriptions
on crest:
CHADBORN & COLDWELL MFG. CO. / NEWBURGH / N.Y. / PATENTED / JULY 26 / 1870
on side:
NEW / EXCELSIOR / No. 3 / 1874
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