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- Lawn Mower, 1875-1885 - In the years following the American Civil War, improved transit allowed suburbs to grow around cities. Well-kept lawns were a key feature of a suburban home, and the lawn mower was an essential tool. This mower, patented in 1870, was designed for trimming around shrubs and ornamental structures. The operator powered the vibrating sickle bar with a crank wheel (missing from this example).
- 1875-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Lawn Mower, 1875-1885
In the years following the American Civil War, improved transit allowed suburbs to grow around cities. Well-kept lawns were a key feature of a suburban home, and the lawn mower was an essential tool. This mower, patented in 1870, was designed for trimming around shrubs and ornamental structures. The operator powered the vibrating sickle bar with a crank wheel (missing from this example).