"man and boy" lawnmower by Green, 1890
This is one of a set of three lawnmowers illustrating different intended users by the size of the rollers. The set is is from a very large collection of lawnmowers brought together by an individual family. A selection was acquired by the Science Museum to illustrate a number of stories relating to the history of grass-cutting, including the technology, the social context and sporting associations.
Details
- Category:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Object Number:
- 2004-280
- Measurements:
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overall: 730 mm x 500 mm x 1130 mm, 41 kg
- type:
- lawnmower
- credit:
- Colin, Mark & Simon Cope, Hildensborough, Kent