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Saw, Frame

Object Name:
Saw, Frame
Object ID:
1979.031.02
Place of Origin:
Lebanon, NH
Date:
circa 1850
Description:
Frame Saw. Two tapered, curved maple arms with beveled edges. Pine center brace with beveled edges. Flat steel blade with cut triangular teeth on bottom side. Turned hickory knobs with dowels pinned to each end of blade at bottom of arms.
Material:
Wood
Steel
Dimensions:
H-14 L-22.5 D-1 inches
Provenance:
The saw was probably owned and used by the donor's grandfather, David H. Butman (1839-1910), a carriagemaker, wheelwright, and carpenter in West Lebanon, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Verna B. Patterson
Subjects:
Saws
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