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Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)
A. & E. Baldwin
1830-1841
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.043 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.043 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1830-1841
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "DOMINY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "DOMINY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "A&E · BALDWIN" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
Dimensions (inches)
5.75 (H) x 1.93 (W) x 9.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.61 (H) x 4.92 (W) x 24.13 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The plane was not able to be disassembled. The height of the stock is 8.7cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 16.9cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 1.4cm. The blade measurements are: L: 19.8cm, W: 5.8cm, H: 0.3cm.
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 rabbet planes, see page 347.Book: Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For more information on A. & E. Baldwin, see page 31.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 118-119.