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1957.0093.086 A-C, Molding plane, overall side 1
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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Place of Origin:

    East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1820-1840

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0093.086 A- C


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Object Number40138

1957.0093.086 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1820-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe of stock; "DOMNIY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.7 (H) , 9.4 (L) , 0.6 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.5 (H) , 23.9 (L) , 1.6 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 8.7cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 16.6cm, W: 2.2cm, H: 0.7cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.7cm, W: 1.0cm, H: 0.4cm.

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.