- Created by
- Chelor, Cesar, American, 1720 - 1784
- Date
- 1753-1784
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 9 13/16 in. (14.2 × 2.8 × 25 cm)
- Description
- A wooden altered molding plane. There is evidence of dents, abrasions, and scratches, but the plane has a dark stain that obscures damage from past use. There is uneven staining and a minor checking crack at the stock toe bottom. In relief on the toe, oriented vertically, is [CE*CHELOR / WRENTHAM]. In relief on the toe, twice, oriented vertically, is [fish symbol containing letters E. M.]. In relief on proper right side at top left is [A]. In relief on proper right side at top right is [R.]. In relief on proper right side at bottom left is [A.]. In relief on proper right side at bottom right is [R.]. In relief on proper left side at top left is [A]. In relief on proper left side at top right is [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
- molding 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
- 2023.8.22
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




