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Tool (for wood) (Strike block plane)
A. & E. Baldwin
1820-1850
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.002 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0026.002 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Strike block plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Origin Notes
For the stock
Secondary Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
For the blade
Date
1820-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "A & E BALDWIN" arched over "NEW YORK" each stamped within rectangular borders.
Type: Mark
Location: Top of blade
Inscription: An unintelligible line arched over "WARRANTED / CAST STEEL" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
6.3 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 16.6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16 (H) x 6.9 (W) x 42.2 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 6.5cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 14.6cm, W: 5.3cm, H: 1.9cm. The blade measurements are: L: 16.3cm, W: 5.1cm, H: 1.4cm.