Object Number 1975.0267.021

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Claneil Foundation

Creator (Role)

Fuller & Field (Maker)
Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes." pg 159.

Place of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America

Date

1798-1805

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe; "FULLER & FIELD" set within a serrated rectangular border, partially struck.
2. Mark; Toe; "WT" (superimposed initials) scratched.
3. Mark; Heel; "6/8" stamped incuse.
4. Mark; Twice on heel; "N · B" set within a serrated rectangular border.

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.7 (H) , 10 (L) , 1.8 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.5 (H) , 25.4 (L) , 4.5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Not disassebled. The height of the stock is 8.0cm.

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 Fuller and Field, see page 159.