Sawnwork Victorian ornamentation is a distinctive two-dimensional style of architectural decoration that became popular from the 1860s through the early 1880s. Characterized by elaborate, curvaceous shapes meticulously cut by a jigsaw, this woodwork allowed for high-style aesthetics to be applied to a variety of residential structures. Most commonly seen in the form of decorative balustrades, intricate porch brackets and gable trim, sawnwork provided a flat but visually complex alternative to more expensive three-dimensional carvings. This jigsaw-cut wood trim remains a hallmark of American Folk Victorian and Queen Anne architecture, defining the whimsical and textured gingerbread appearance of historic homes across the United States. - AsNotedIn
| Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Locale | |
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| Place | Type | AsNotedIn | Locale | |
| A Grubb House |
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Spears, KY | ||
| Tuthill-Green House |
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Moravia, NY | ||
| Alexander Hotel |
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Reidsville |
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