- 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.




