Perfection Miter Saw Box

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Perfection Miter Saw Box

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.258

Description

A miter saw box, where the saw is brown and has two clamps for opening and closing. The base is light wood, with a wooden wall holding the saw in place.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

collectionsintern@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Union Hardware Co.

Date made

circa 1902

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

City

Torrington

State/Province

Conneticut

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

back of the saw

Transcription

PERFECTION MITER BOX. Manufactured by UNION HARDWARE CO., TORRINGTON CONN.,

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Type

Inscription

Location

back of the saw

Transcription

PAT. DEC23,02

Language

English

Material/Technique

Engraved

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Block, Miter

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Box, Miter

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Block, Woodworking

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Width

6 in

Length

16 in

Material

Wood, Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good