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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