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WC Landon’s Four Autumn Rake Options from 1927: The Japanese Sweep, The Wood Lawn, The Hoover Wire, and the Brume

A wooden rake with long handles and evenly spaced teeth is lying on green grass, photographed from above. The sturdy, natural construction highlights its classic, rustic design for gardening or yard work.

“Whether you save your leaves for excellent cover for your garden and lawn or whether you burn them, you need a good rake to get them together.” September 27, 1927 On this day, the Rutland Daily Herald out of Vermont shared this adorable short advertisement from WC Landon and Company: Whether you save your leaves for…