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The Van Grasmaaier Tricycle

The Van Grasmaaier Tricycle

In: All Works

For years, lawn historians have suspected that the world’s first riding mower was probably invented around the turn of the century, between 1893 and 1918. Until recently no conclusive evidence has ever been found to verify the machine’s existence or identify its inventor.

2008
Tricycle: 26 x 40 x 30 in. Sintra board: 4 x 8 ft.
Found tricycle, reel mower, plexiglass, wood, printed Sintra board

Photo by Erik Peterson.

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