Contributed by Fryeburg Historical Society
Description
This bone saw was used by Dr. Dore in his practice to repair broken bones in Fryeburg, Maine during the years between 1938 and 1974.
"Back then, people fell out of their cars..... I remember one man cranked up his car and it kicked back and broke his wrist!" Emily (Dore) Fletcher, daughter.
About This Item
- Title: Bone Saw, ca. 1938
- Creation Date: circa 1938
- Subject Date: circa 1938
- Location: Fryeburg, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Metal
- Dimensions: 22 cm x 3 cm
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Tools
- Medical equipment & supplies
- Physicians--Maine--Fryeburg
- Dore, Kenneth, 1900-1965--Associated objects
- Saws
People
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For more information about this item, contact:
Fryeburg Historical Society83 Portland St, Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 256-3001
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