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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b24f3e2-6351-44b2-aad6-dd5397a14296

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