Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
molding plane
Object Number:
1941.446c
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 3 in. ( 16.5 x 24.1 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on front of stock: "SM" and illegible mark
impressed: on blade: illegible mark
Description:
Wooden molding plane composed of a rectangular 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 edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abraham Hatfield
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
