Object Number 1957.0093.068 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Date

1790-1830

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Dogwood; Cherry; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.9 (H) , 11.2 (L) , 2.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.9 (H) , 28.5 (L) , 5.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for the overall spokeshave. The height of the stock is 6.1cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 11.0, W: 3.2cm, H: 2.3cm. The blade measurements are: L: 12.6cm, W: 3.3cm, H: 0.5cm.

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 shaves and spokeshaves, see page 455-463.