Moto-Mower Lawn Mower, 1920-1929
THF176206 / Moto-Mower Lawn Mower, 1920-1929
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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. This "Moto-Mower" represents an early attempt to motorize the technology.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Lawn mower
Date Made
1920-1929
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
40.180.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 33 in
Width: 36 in
Length: 42 in
Inscriptions
on wheels:
Moto-Mower / MOTO-MOWER CO DETROIT MICH USA
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