- Created by
- Nicholson, Francis, American, 1683 - 1753
- Date
- 1728-1753
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 5 1/2 × 9 7/8 in. (16.5 × 14 × 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 short end of the body, vertically in relief, is [F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM]. Taped on same end, black ink on discolored paper, is [23]. There are cracks on the stock and 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
- 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
- 2023.8.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




