scroll saw

a narrow saw mounted vertically in a frame and operated with an up-and-down motion, used for cutting curved ornamental designs.

such a saw mounted in a power-driven machine.

Origin of scroll saw

First recorded in 1850–55

A new Rogers scroll-saw (foot-power), for a good bow and arrows, or a stamp collection.

Harper's Young People, June 14, 1881 |Various
A scroll-saw, with directions to use it, for a piece of zinc and tin ore.

Harper's Young People, June 7, 1881 |Various
If you have a bow-saw or scroll-saw, it will save much time in shaping the outlines, or you can have them sawed at the mill.

Woodworking for Beginners |Charles Gardner Wheeler
A boy who has a scroll-saw may earn a little income for himself, if he is industrious, in his play-time.

Harper's Young People, January 4, 1881 |Various

It is very pretty when sawn across in slices, and looks like scroll-saw work.

Among the Trees at Elmridge |Ella Rodman Church

scroll saw

a saw with a narrow blade for cutting intricate ornamental curves in wood