Created by
Jones, Jethro, American, died 1828
Date
1758-1763
Medium
wood with iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 5/16 × 7 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (16 × 20 × 25.1 cm)
Description
A wooden plow plane. The fence and stems of the tool are joined with wooden pegs. The stems slide through square openings in the body. The metal blade, at top, has a wooden blade edge. Wooden screws tighten to hold the stems in place at the decided width. On side of the body, vertically in relief, is [J. JONES / LIVING IN / MEDWAY]. There are cracks on the stems. There is evidence of older dents and abrasions, but the entire plane has a dark stain obscuring the damage from past use.
Place used
Medway, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Richard DeAvila / Cesar Chelor Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Type
plow 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
2023.8.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53613cd9b-2afa-4b33-bd37-79e11c54fdd3

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