Tool (for wood) (Strike block plane)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.002 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Strike block plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)

Creator Notes

Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes." (2001) pg. 31. Made planes in New York City from 1830-1841.

Place of Origin

New York, New York, United States, North America

Origin Notes

For the stock

Secondary Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

For the blade

Date

1820-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe of stock; "A & E BALDWIN" arched over "NEW YORK" each stamped within rectangular borders.
2. Mark; Top of blade; An unintelligible line arched over "WARRANTED / CAST STEEL" stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

6.3 (H) , 16.6 (L) , 2.7 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16 (H) , 42.2 (L) , 6.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 6.5cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 14.6cm, W: 5.3cm, H: 1.9cm. The blade measurements are: L: 16.3cm, W: 5.1cm, H: 1.4cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on strike block planes, see page 366.