Lawn Mower

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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

Lawn mower

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.0.34.1086

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 14 in
Width: 37.75 in
Length: 24 in

Inscriptions

on outside of wheels: PONY BALL BEARING on inside of wheel: BBR6 / PAT SEPT 12 69 [or 89] on inside of wheel: BBR7 / MADE IN U.S.A.
Lawn Mower