"Let me do it:" Fairbanks-Morse Riding Lawn Mower, May 14, 1955
THF622048 / "Let me do it:" Fairbanks-Morse Riding Lawn Mower, May 14, 1955
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Artifact Overview
With the rise of the suburban neighborhood at the end of the 19th century, and its explosive growth in the years that followed World War II, maintaining a "perfect" lawn became the new standard. Manufacturers promoted a whole set of specialty equipment to support this American obsession.
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Date Made
1955
Subject Date
14 May 1955
Creators
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.73.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.875 in
Width: 10.125 in
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