Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
molding plane
Object Number:
1941.446e
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on front of stock: "H. CHAPIN" and "HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER & CO/ NEW YORK"
Description:
Wooden roundplane composed of a rectangular stock with a convex sole perforated by a central slit through which a convex blade 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.
