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

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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