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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5875b8a3d-7633-483b-9602-f114fc0745e1

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