Bow Saw with Blade

Manufacturer / Maker Dietrich W. Kolbe (1824/5 - 1878)

Used byUsed by M. L. Amick (1843 - 1904)

Date1863-65

Mediumsteel

Dimensions13 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in. (34.3 x 8.9 x 1.9 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the descendants of John (Jackie) Taylor: Gwyn Fair Ellis, Willett Taylor Fair, James Taylor Rock, and Kenneth Willett Rock

Object numberPC2002.26.57

DescriptionA bow saw with an attached blade. The main part of the instrument constists of an ebony handle attached to a metal arch. One end of the arch has a slot pointed away from the opening, the other has a bolt going through it with a ring used for tightening it. Attachted to the screw is another slot for a pin. A saw blade is slotted into both sides of the arch, and is tightened with the bolt. This type of saw was used for cutting large bones or joints.

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