"Pine shavings are the best to use, as they are less brittle than those of harder woods. Select a number and put them to soak in cold water to make the sot and pliable." -Beard, 1906

Basket made of wood shavings

"Pine shavings are the best to use, as they are less brittle than those of harder woods. Select a number…

This is sash lock is a locking device which serves as a lock and release mechanism.

Sash Lock

This is sash lock is a locking device which serves as a lock and release mechanism.

A pulley is a mechanism of a wheel on an axle or shaft that may have a groove between two flanges around its circumference. A rope usually runs over the wheel and inside the groove, if present.

Sash Pulley

A pulley is a mechanism of a wheel on an axle or shaft that may have a groove between two flanges around…

"Making a sash-curtain for her room.' -Beard, 1906

Making a sash-curtain

"Making a sash-curtain for her room.' -Beard, 1906

A sash window is made of one or more movable panels or sashes that form a frame to hold panes of glass which are often separated from other panes by narrow muntin bars

Interchangeable Window Sash and Screen

A sash window is made of one or more movable panels or sashes that form a frame to hold panes of glass…