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
2017.0.34.1066
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 53 in
Width: 21 in
Length: 6 in
Inscriptions
on outside of wheels:
PATD DEC 27 1870.
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Since the expansion of suburban neighborhoods after the Civil War, Americans have been obsessed with maintaining the “perfect” lawn. An entire industry evolved in response to consumer demand, introducing innovative lawn care products – and new ways to market them. This group of lawn mowers and related artifacts document decades of technological improvements and changing American ideals.