1957.0093.043 A-C Rabbet plane, 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, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1830-1841

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Beech, American

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0093.043 A- C


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Object Number

1957.0093.043 A- C

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, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1830-1841

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Beech, American

Dimensions (inches)

5.75 (H) , 9.5 (L) , 1.93 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.61 (H) , 24.13 (L) , 4.92 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane. The plane was not able to be disassembled. The height of the stock is 8.7cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 16.9cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 1.4cm. The blade measurements are: L: 19.8cm, W: 5.8cm, H: 0.3cm.

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.
[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
For more information on A. & E. Baldwin, see page 31.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: p. 118-119.