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Saw
Hand saw intended principally for cutting along the grain. Length of the blade is 26 1/4", with five teeth per inch, increasing in size slightly from the toe - the front - towards the handle. It has a closed wooden handle secured to the blade with brass screws. On the handle is the name plate of H.Disston and Sons, makers, of Hilada, Philadelphia. The saw was also known colloquially as a Disston saw.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.8.6
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: James, Thomas
Association Type: Use
Date: 20th century (early/mid)
Creation/Production
Role: Maker
Period: 20th century (early)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 767
Height
(mm): 167
Depth
(mm): 23
Techniques
Metalwork
Woodwork
Material
Steel
Wood
Brass
Location
St Fagans Clogmakers Workshop
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Classification
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