Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Acacia Historical Arts International, Inc., American, founded 1989
Date
mid 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
wood and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 7/8 × 15 15/16 × 2 3/4 in. (17.5 × 40.5 × 7 cm)
Description
A wood plane. The plane has a wooden body and it is missing its blade and wedge. The cheek and eye have been carved out of the center of the body. The sides of the plane are squared, as is the heel and the toe. The handle is inserted into the hole near the heel and stands ninety degrees to the body of the plane and is held in pace with a single flat head screw. There is a repair on one side with two (2) bent nails. Riveted to the other side is a small metal plate with a stylized [H] embossed slightly off center. The bottom of the plane has a mouth, a narrow rectangular cutout for the missing blade.
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
planes (tools)
Topic
Building Arts
Labor
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2017.108.23.42
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57a398dd4-bd7c-4bed-b30a-6227de76f438

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