Created by
Chelor, Cesar, American, 1720 - 1784
Date
1753-1784
Medium
wood with iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 5/16 × 1 1/8 × 9 7/8 in. (16 × 2.8 × 25.1 cm)
Description
A wooden groove plane. There is evidence of older dents, abrasions, and scratches. There are spot stains throughout, and iron staining on the proper left side of the stock surrounding the metal rivets. The metal guard plates are obscured with buildup of coatings and embedded iron oxide. There are newer scratches and abrasions on the stock, exposing the lighter wood substrate. In relief on toe is [CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM].
Place used
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Richard DeAvila / Cesar Chelor Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
grooving planes
Topic
Building Arts
Craftsmanship
Free communities of color
Skilled labor
Slavery
U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2023.8.13
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5930975ea-13fd-47b4-86d9-4d01de482c5c

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