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E2317-0 - SawBack

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Description

Saw with an iron blade hafted to a handle made of antler. The blade is rectangular, and has teeth that are only slightly raised along the cutting edge. The blade is attached to the handle by two rivets. One edge of the handle has three wide, shallow notches that provide a secure grip.

Information from the Smithsonian

SI ARCHIVE DISTRIBUTION DOCUMENTS SAY SENT TO AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 1885.

  • Collection: Macfarlane Collection
  • Catalogue Number: E2317-0
  • Object Type: saw
  • Materials: iron, antler
  • Manufacturing Techniques: cutting, riveting
  • Tags: tool

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