Object Number 1957.0100.013 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy

Creator (Role)

Thomas L. Appleton (Maker)
Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes" (2001) pg. 22.

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1790-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Heel of stock; "3/16" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "THO\s/ L. APPLETON. arched / BOSTON" stamped in a serrated rectangular border.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.4 (H) , 9.8 (L) , 1.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13.8 (H) , 24.9 (L) , 2.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.6cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 16.1cm, W: 2.5cm, H: 0.9cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 18.3cm, W: 0.8cm, 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.