- Created by
- Nicholson, Francis, American, 1683 - 1753
- Date
- 1728-1753
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 7/8 × 1 1/4 × 9 7/8 in. (14.9 × 3.1 × 25.1 cm)
- Description
- A wooden astragal molding plane. There is evidence of older dents, and abrasions, but a dark stain over the entire plane obscures past damage. In relief on the toe is [F*NICHOLSON / 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
- bead 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
- 2023.8.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




