Object Number 1975.0267.013

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Claneil Foundation

Creator (Role)

Joseph Fuller (Maker)
May 3, 1746-May 3, 1822
Directory of American Toolmakers, pg 111. Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes," pg. 158-159.

Place of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe; "JO, FULLER" set within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Toe; "PROVIDENCE" set within a serrated rectangular border.
3. Mark; Toe; "N · B" set within a serrated rectangular border.
4. Mark; Toe; "N · B" and "O · D" stamped over one another, set within a serrated rectangular border.

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

6 (H) , 10 (L) , 2.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.2 (H) , 25.5 (L) , 5.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane, the plane was not able to be disassembled. The height of the stock is 8.3cm.

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 a description of molding planes, see page 338-342.
[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For information on Joseph Fuller, see page 158-159.