Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
O G Molding
Object Number:
1948.455
Date:
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: "W. GREENSLADE/BRISTOL" and "EXHIBITION MEDALS/LONDON AND DUBLIN"
Description:
Wooden molding plane composed of a rectangular stock and fluted sole perforated by a central slit through which a blade that conforms to the shape of the sole is inserted at a downward angle and tightened by a wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
