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Metadata
Object Name |
Mower, Lawn |
Source |
Dexter Historical Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
World War II to an Urban State (1940-1963) |
Chronological Tag |
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) |
Catalog Number |
2018.009.021 |
Credit line |
Dexter Historical Museum - Dexter, Iowa |
Description |
The E. L. Boyd Mowing Machine was patented by Elvin L. Boyd in 1950. A photograph of Boyd's sons, Bob and Sam, standing with an early version of the Mowing Machine in 1948 is attached. Content can be used with the following standards: 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes and 4th grade SS 4.26 Changes to Agriculture in a lesson on how the new technology of the Second Industrial Revolution improved farm life. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
After the creation of the first mower in 1830 by Edwin Budding, several inventors patented improved models such as the one by Bob and Samuel Boyd in 1854. Their company, Samuelson of Banbury, created a model that was lighter and easier to use. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.151- Hastie’s History of Dallas County, Iowa |
Primary/Secondary Source |
General primary source |
County Tag |
Dallas |
People |
Boyd, Elvin L. |
Multimedia Links |
Click here to view/hear the file. |
Search Terms |
Agricultural Products/Types Agriculture Farmers/Farm Life Innovators Plants & Animals Mowing machines |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Dexter Historical Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
