Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
block plane
Object Number:
1942.431
Date:
ca. 1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 55.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden trying plane composed of a rectangular stock with a flat sole perforated by a central slit through which a straight edge blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with a wooden wedge; a curved handle is attached to the fore end of the stock.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the plane belonged to the donor's grandfather, William McAllister, who was a ship's carpenter.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Dey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
