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Mowers Collection

"Mowers: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of mowers, where lush green lawns are transformed with precision and efficiency

Background imageMowers Collection: Poster, Ransomes Lawnmowers

Poster, Ransomes Lawnmowers, sold by Broughton & Wilks, Banbury. circa 1900s

Background imageMowers Collection: Lawn Mower Advt, 1884

Lawn Mower Advt, 1884
British advertisement for a lawn mower and garden roller

Background imageMowers Collection: Advert for Ransomes lawn mowers

Advert for Ransomes lawn mowers
An advertisement for Ransomes lawn mowers, showing three different products available. Date: 1883

Background imageMowers Collection: Photo of Lawn Mower 1930

Photo of Lawn Mower 1930
Two men riding on a lawn mower Date: circa 1930

Background imageMowers Collection: Lawn Mower Advert C1890

Lawn Mower Advert C1890
British advertisement for a lawn mower

Background imageMowers Collection: Gardens / Lawnmower 1877

Gardens / Lawnmower 1877
A lawnmower in the foreground, with a stately home in the background

Background imageMowers Collection: The Mower, c.1910. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)

The Mower, c.1910. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)
The Mower, c.1910. Private Collection

Background imageMowers Collection: Farming advert showing mowers and reapers, 1890 (colour litho)

Farming advert showing mowers and reapers, 1890 (colour litho)
3245346 Farming advert showing mowers and reapers, 1890 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageMowers Collection: Advert for Alexander Shank & Son, Ltd lawn mowers 1905

Advert for Alexander Shank & Son, Ltd lawn mowers 1905
Shanks petrol motor mowing machines with patent axle springs. 1905

Background imageMowers Collection: A Cottage and Simplex lawnmower, illustration from a gardening catalogue

A Cottage and Simplex lawnmower, illustration from a gardening catalogue
STC232517 A Cottage and Simplex lawnmower, illustration from a gardening catalogue, published by Barnard Bishop & Barnard, 1878 (litho) by English School

Background imageMowers Collection: The Mowers (engraving)

The Mowers (engraving)
6011424 The Mowers (engraving) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mowers. Illustration for The Sunday at Home (1878).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMowers Collection: Mowers, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Mowers, 1891 (oil on canvas)
USH13404 Mowers, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 101.6x86.4 cm; Lincolnshire County Council, Usher Gallery, Lincoln, UK; eUsher Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageMowers Collection: Mowers resting, 1819. Artist: Rhomberg, Joseph Anton (1786-1855)

Mowers resting, 1819. Artist: Rhomberg, Joseph Anton (1786-1855)
Mowers resting, 1819. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageMowers Collection: Mowers reaping picking mowing harvest Jozef Israels

Mowers reaping picking mowing harvest Jozef Israels
Mowers, reaping, picking, mowing, harvest, Jozef Israels (mentioned on object), 1834 - 1911, paper, chalk, brush, h 390 mm × w 592 mm




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"Mowers: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of mowers, where lush green lawns are transformed with precision and efficiency. From the earliest days of Ransomes Lawnmowers in 1884 to the modern-day marvels seen at Stoke City v BRENTFORD match on 11AUG18, these machines have revolutionized lawn care. In a vintage poster from 1884, Ransomes Lawnmowers proudly showcases their cutting-edge technology. Fast forward to 1930, a captivating photo captures a sleek lawnmower in action, effortlessly taming unruly grass. The gardens of yesteryears were brought to life by dedicated gardeners armed with trusty mowers in 1877. Advertisements from different eras tell tales of innovation and progress. An advert from around 1890 highlights the features that set Ransomes lawn mowers apart - reliability and performance that stood the test of time. In contrast, an advert from Alexander Shank & Son Ltd in 1905 promises state-of-the-art machinery for those seeking perfection in their outdoor spaces. But mowing isn't limited to just residential areas; even farms benefited greatly from this invention. A vibrant farming advert from 1890 showcases both mowers and reapers working harmoniously together – a testament to how these machines changed agricultural practices forever. As we delve deeper into history, an illustration from a gardening catalogue reveals a quaint cottage surrounded by blooming flowers while being tended by a Simplex lawnmower – simplicity meeting sophistication. They have come far since their humble beginnings as depicted in these glimpses through time. They have become essential tools for maintaining pristine landscapes worldwide. Whether it's enhancing curb appeal or ensuring sports fields are pitch-perfect like during Stoke City v BRENTFORD match on that memorable day, these machines continue to shape our perception of well-manicured beauty.