Name/Title
Miter-Box SawEntry/Object ID
1994.51.2Description
Saw and miter-box consisting of a handsaw inserted through a metal mount attached to two perpendicular wooden boards. There is a paper label on the backside of the miter-box that says it is a Perfection Miter Box, manufactured by Union Hardware Co. of Torrington, Conn. USA. It lists two patent dates: Jan. 8, 1901 and Dec. 23, 1902. Underneath this information are directions for use of this tool. The word "Perfection" is also found on the metal device that holds the saw in place. On the top of the saw blade are the words, "Cast steel, Henry Disston and Sons, Philadelphia and Warranted." A large screw head on the wooden handle has the company name - H. Disston & Sons and an abbreviation for Philadelphia - "Philada."Context
Used by Joseph A. Gassette of Burlington, VermontAcquisition
Accession
1994.51Source or Donor
Gassette, Veronique (1909-2012)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Saw, Miter-BoxNomenclature Secondary Object Term
BacksawNomenclature Primary Object Term
Saw, WoodworkingNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
9-1/4 inWidth
6 inLength
1-5/8 inMaterial
Wood, Iron, SteelRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Gassette, Joseph A. (1861-1930)Related Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America