Backsaw

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Backsaw

Entry/Object ID

NU 2021.163

Description

A long, metal backsaw with a wooden handle. The back has a raised ridge of metal, and the front teeth are parallel to the back (as opposed to angled). The wooden handle is curved, and features two saw nuts and a manufacturer's medallion on one side.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Disston & Sons

Date made

1871 - 1875

Time Period

19th Century

Notes

Time period is based on the medallion's appearance - see web links for details.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark, Seal

Location

On the medallion on the handle

Transcription

H. DISSTON & SONS / PHILA

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Notes

There is also an inscription on the back of the saw, in the middle, but it is impossible to make out due to the rust.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Backsaw

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Saw, Woodworking

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

6-1/4 in

Length

33 in

Material

Metal, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair