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Tool (for wood) (Bead plane)
Robert Thomas
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Robert Thomas (Maker)
Place of Origin
Oxford; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Boxwood
- Beech
- Beech
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.289 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.289 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Bead plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Robert Thomas (Maker)
Place of Origin
Oxford; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Stock, on toe
Inscription: Stamped in block letters "THOMAS" "1 WARDOURS"
Type: Mark
Location: Stock, on toe
Inscription: Stamped in block letters in a rectangular border "J. EDGAR"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Boxwood
- Beech
- Beech
Dimensions (inches)
6.25 (H) x 1.37 (W) x 9.375 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.88 (H) x 3.49 (W) x 23.813 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of components: A) Stock: L= 24 cm, W= 3.5 cm, H= 8.5 cm B) Iron: L= 19.5 cm, W= 1.7 cm, H= .3 cm C) Wedge: L= 16.5 cm, W= 2.5 cm, H= .7 cm
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 338-42Book: Whelan, John M. 1993 The Wooden Plane: Its History, Form and Function. 503.
• pg 178 - 296Book: Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 152