Anita Searl Mowing the Lawn, Olean, New York, circa 1934
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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.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1934
Subject Date
circa 1934
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.54.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. From the Estate of Myrta Schwartz.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 2.75 in
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