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Men Sawing Timber

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Men posed sawing timber using a steam-powered open-air saw.

Creator:
Van Schaick, Charles

Publication Information

Creator Van Schaick, Charles

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Call Number (V24)1754

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0127ZX
Legacy ID
WHi 91824

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Men posed standing around the temporary shelter of a steam-powered open-air saw, probably using a steam tractor for power.

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Men posed standing and sitting near the saw blade of an open sawmill.

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Large group of men, women, and children posed standing and sitting in front of an open sawmill.

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View across yard of men and boys posing in the doorway of a sawmill. There is a row of barrels across the top of the roof.

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