- Created by
- Jones, Jethro, American, died 1828
- Subject of
- Tuttle, D. A.
- Date
- mid 18th to early 19th century
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 3/8 × 6 7/8 × 9 13/16 in. (18.7 × 17.4 × 24.9 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 [DAT / DAT / J. JONES / (illegible)]. On broad side of the body in relief is [D. A. TUTTLE]. Newer abrasions and dents have cause some minor losses, exposing unstained wood.
- 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
- 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
- 2023.8.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




