- Created by
- Nicholson, Francis, American, 1683 - 1753
- Date
- 1728-1753
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 12 15/16 in. (13.7 × 9.5 × 32.8 cm)
- Description
- A wooden crown molding plane. There are dents and abrasions, and losses near where a strike peg would be, stock's toe at top. There is minor stains throughout, most notably on the wedge. There is newer abrasions on the sides, wedge top, and heel top. There are distinct checking cracks, most visible on the end grain. In relief on the toe is [F*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM]. In relief on the proper left side at right is [ID].
- 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
- cornice 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
- 2023.8.26
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




