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Hacksaw
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Hacksaw

Object number94.51.406
MediumWood; Iron
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of August Schneider family
DescriptionHacksaw with wood handle. Curved frame to hold blade. Thin serrated blade held with rivets at each end, one end has a tightening chuck. Wooden handle with metal ferrule.Dimensions3.25 x 16.25 in. (8.3 x 41.3 cm)
Label TextAugust Schneider brought this kit of tools with him from Germany and used them in the making of horn and shell combs. He had a shop, advertising “boots, shoes and gaiters” in Pittsburgh in the 1870-1880s and died in the 1920s.
Previous owner (1845 - 1923)
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