- Created by
- Chelor, Cesar, American, 1720 - 1784
- Date
- 1753-1784
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 1 3/16 × 9 15/16 in. (14.2 × 3 × 25.2 cm)
- Description
- A wooden hollow plane. There is evidence of older dents, abrasions, and scratches. There is one minor checking crack on the stock's side. There is a notable loss from a knot in the wood at the proper left heel of the stock. In relief on toe, oriented vertically at top, is [CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM]. In relief on toe, oriented vertically at bottom, is [E:R].
- 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
- hollow 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
- 2023.8.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




