Buck Saw

Agricultural implements--United States--History--19th century--Pictorial works.

This is a photograph of a buck saw, which was in use from the 1840s until the early 20th century. It is used for cutting wood. During the Civil War era farmers would cut wood to sell for extra income, usually during the winter. In the Graham letter (GC1) from Agnes to her brother, the process of cutting logs and rail timbers for use around the farm is described. Sources: Antique Historian Ron Barlow; The Historical and Genealogical Society: Graham Collection Letter 1; Gates, Paul W. The Impact of the Civil War: Agriculture and the Civil War. Ed. Nevins, Allan. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, 1965. Print.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

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Vince's Agriculture Project Vol. I

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, PA; Agriculture Project

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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