1957.0093.028 A-E, Rabbet plane, overall side 1
  • 1957.0093.028 A-E, Rabbet plane, overall side 1
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Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    New York, New York, United States, North America

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Brass; Beech, American; Steel

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0093.028 A- E


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Object Number

1957.0093.028 A- E

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
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

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Heel of stock; "35" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Heel of stock; "1/2" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Toe of stock; "DOMINY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
4. Mark; Toe of stock; "A&E ยท BALDWIN" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Brass; Beech, American; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

6.7 (H) , 9.6 (L) , 1.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

17 (H) , 24.3 (L) , 2.9 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.4cm. The toe end blade (B) measurements are: L: 17.1cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 0.3cm. The heel end blade (C) measurements are: L: 18.6cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 0.3cm. The toe end wedge (D) measurements are: L: 14.9cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 0.9cm. The toe end wedge (E) measurements are: L: 14.7cm, W: 2.5cm, H: 0.7cm.

Object Description

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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 rabbet planes, see page 347-349
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: no. 84, p. 118.