Craftsman Model 80 Lawn Mower, 1952-1955
THF174707 / Craftsman Model 80 Lawn Mower, 1952-1955
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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 1950s model featured an attachment designed to catch grass clippings.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lawn mower
Date Made
1952-1955
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.64.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the O'Brien family in honor of Russell John O'Brien and Irene O'Brien.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant Material)
Cloth
Rubber (Material)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Red
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 51.5 in
Width: 21.5 in
Length: 23 in
Inscriptions
on plate:
PRODUCT OF / YARD-MAN, INC. JACKSON, MICH. / CRAFTSMAN / ORDER REPAIR PARTS FROM / SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. / MENTION MODEL NUMBER 123.81/1
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