Created by
Chelor, Cesar, American, 1720 - 1784
Date
1753-1784
Medium
wood with iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 11/16 × 1/2 × 9 13/16 in. (14.5 × 1.2 × 25 cm)
Description
A wooden bead molder. There is evidence of older dents, abrasions, and scratches, but the plane is covered in a dark stain that obscures damage from past use. There is uneven staining and dark stains on the stock's proper right side. There is minor checking crack at the stock heel's proper left side. In relief on the toe, oriented vertically, is [CE*CHELOR / 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
2023.8.21
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c45d62e-01f3-4e8d-a39f-7741e99d7ed5

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