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Tool (for wood) (Shoulder plane)
I. Smith
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
I. Smith (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.192
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.192
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Shoulder plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
I. Smith (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably United States, possibly England.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe
Inscription: "I·SMITH" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe
Inscription: "A.FORBES" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Top
Inscription: "A.FORBES" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
Dimensions (inches)
2.2 (H) x 0.8 (W) x 7.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.5 (H) x 2.1 (W) x 18.2 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the stock, The wedge measurements are: L: 13.5cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 2.5cm. The blade measurements are: L: 14.9cm, W: 2.1cm, H: 0.3cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Kijowski, Gene W. 1990 Directory of American Tool Makers Colonial Times to 1899.
• For reference to I. Smith, see page 291.Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of shoulder planes, see page 357.