Ice saw

An ice saw with a long steel blade and a wood and metal handle. This saw was used by the RCMP in Fort Providence to cut ice blocks for food preservation, and to access their winter water supply.
Accession No.
979.034.004 a,b
Maker
Henry Disston and Sons, Toronto, Ontario
Culture
Non-Indigenous
Region
Dehcho
Location
Fort Providence, Mackenzie River
Date
c. 1910-1940
Ice saw