Model of Mowing Machine, circa 1867, Used in Patent Infringement Case

THF93019 / Model of Mowing Machine, circa 1867, Used in Patent Infringement Case
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Model (Representation)

Date Made

circa 1867

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Hazard Knowles, Joel Lupton, and Moses G. Hubbard.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Agriculture

Object ID

00.4.2413

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Steel (Alloy)
Iron (Metal)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 21.5 in
Length: 17 in

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