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Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Alex Mathieson & Son
1856-1870
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Alex Mathieson & Son (Maker)
Place of Origin
Dundee; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Beech
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.260 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.260 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Alex Mathieson & Son (Maker)
Place of Origin
Dundee; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1856-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe
Inscription: Stamped incuse: "ALEX D(Superscript) MATHIESON & SON/DUNDEE"
Type: Inscription
Location: Heel
Inscription: Stamped incuse: "4"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Beech
Dimensions (inches)
6 (H) x 0.6 (W) x 9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15 (H) x 1.4 (W) x 24 (L)
Measurement Notes
Catalogued assembled.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Whelan, John M. 1993 The Wooden Plane: Its History, Form and Function. 503.
• pg 188-89Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 331Book: Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 135