Object Number 1957.0093.091 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe of stock; "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
2. Mark; Side of stock; "IM" scratched.

Materials

Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Maple, soft; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

6 (H) , 10.9 (L) , 1.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.3 (H) , 27.6 (L) , 3.4 (W)

Measurement Notes

The plane was not able to be disassembled. The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 7.7cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 20.4cm, W: 3.0cm, H: 0.2cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 12.9cm, W: 2.7cm.

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] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 75, p. 111.