Created by
Chelor, Cesar, American, 1720 - 1784
Date
1753-1784
Medium
wood with iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 1/16 × 1 1/4 × 9 13/16 in. (15.4 × 3.1 × 25 cm)
Description
A wooden table edge molder. Unusual appearance and checking cracks in the endgrain suggest plane was possibly stripped of its protective finish. There are several spots of iron staining and minor dark stains on the sides. There are exit holes from past insect activity, and the ends have several small, short drying cracks. In relief on the toe, oriented vertically, 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
edge 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
2023.8.19
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55c4a76aa-3802-4268-8eae-a02109bf1715

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