Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
block plane with saw teeth
Object Number:
1948.453
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 in. ( 8.3 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on front of stock: mark on front illegible
Description:
Wooden toothing plane composed of a boat- shaped stock perforated by a central opening through which a serrated iron blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
