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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fac1baff-0d71-480d-b076-19a360ac44fc

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