Object number
84/8
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Description
A small bow saw with a curved frame. The blade is kept under tension by means of a green twisted cord and a toggle stick. The saw is marked 'A. Moore', and belonged to the donor's grandfather.
A small bow saw with a curved frame. The blade is kept under tension by means of a green twisted cord and a toggle stick. The saw is marked 'A. Moore', and belonged to the donor's grandfather.
Physical description
1 bow saw: steel blade; wooden handles
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: SAW, bow // Accession number: 84/8 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 11.5.84 // Description: An attractive small bow saw with curved frame. The blade is kept under tension by means of a green twisted cord and toggle stick. // Inscription: A. MOORE // Dimensions: Height: 26.0 cm Width including handles 42.0 cm // Associated information: This saw belonged to the donor’s grandfather. // References: MERL 5850 ‘Dictionary of Tools’, R. A. Salaman, pp.409 and 419’
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