Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
molding plane
Object Number:
1941.446d
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 24.8 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
impressed: back of stock: "118" and "5/8"
Description:
Wooden molding plane composed of a recatngular stock with a fluted sole perforated by a central slit through which an iron blade, that conforms to the shape of the sole is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with a wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Abraham Hatfield
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
