Mower, Lawn
Maker and role
Morrison Industries Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1950
Object detail
Accession number
1980.3
Production period
Description
Morrison Reel lawnmower, circa 1950 vintage. Three wooden rollers the the front and one large metal roller at rear. Rotary blades in centre. Single rubber handle on the back in the middle.
Brief History
Morrison Reel lawn mower, c1950s vintage. This mower is believed to have been used for greenkeeping.
Reel mowers have blades which spin vertically and use a scissoring action to cut the grass. Originally this mower would likely have had a catcher for the grass clippings on the front of the machine.
Morrison Motor Mowers Ltd was established in Hastings, New Zealand in the 1930s by Sidney Morrison, a mechanical engineer. Originally working in his garden shed and garage, Morrison set up a factory in Karamu Road, Hastings to manufacture reel mowers. In 1957 the company was sold to local businessman J.H. Mason, then later to Wright Stephenson Ltd (which became part of Fletcher Challenge Corporation).
Morrison motor mowers are still produced in New Zealand by Morrison Industries.
Reel mowers have blades which spin vertically and use a scissoring action to cut the grass. Originally this mower would likely have had a catcher for the grass clippings on the front of the machine.
Morrison Motor Mowers Ltd was established in Hastings, New Zealand in the 1930s by Sidney Morrison, a mechanical engineer. Originally working in his garden shed and garage, Morrison set up a factory in Karamu Road, Hastings to manufacture reel mowers. In 1957 the company was sold to local businessman J.H. Mason, then later to Wright Stephenson Ltd (which became part of Fletcher Challenge Corporation).
Morrison motor mowers are still produced in New Zealand by Morrison Industries.
Marks
MORRISON Embossed
MADE IN ENGLAND / VILLIERS Embossed
MADE IN ENGLAND / VILLIERS Embossed
Media/Materials
Other name
Rota Roller
Credit Line
Morrison Industries Limited. Circa 1950. Mower, Lawn, 1980.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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