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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Martin Ephraim Higley, Thomas Tillotson
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Martin Ephraim Higley (Maker)
Place of Origin
Ohio City; Ohio; Van Wert; Midwest; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Boxwood
- Beech
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.263 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.263 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Martin Ephraim Higley (Maker); Thomas Tillotson (Maker)
Place of Origin
Ohio City; Ohio; Van Wert; Midwest; 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
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "M.E. HIGLEY / OHIO - CITY" stamped incuse.
Type: Inscription
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "5/8" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Tang of blade
Inscription: "T TILLOTSON" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Boxwood
- Beech
Dimensions (inches)
6.25 (H) x 1.43 (W) x 9.625 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.88 (H) x 3.65 (W) x 24.448 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the overall plane from the previous cataloger. The stock's measurements are: L: 24.4cm, W: 8.7cm, H: 3.6cm. The blade measurements are: L: 19.2cm, W: 2.0cm, H: 0.3cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 17.0cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 1.0cm.