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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
1750-1800
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Maple, soft
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.091 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.091 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Side of stock
Inscription: "IM" scratched.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Maple, soft
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
6 (H) x 1.3 (W) x 10.9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.3 (H) x 3.4 (W) x 27.6 (L)
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.
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.