Created by
Chelor, Cesar, American, 1720 - 1784
Date
1753-1784
Medium
wood with iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 1/2 × 3 9/16 × 13 1/16 in. (16.5 × 9 × 33.2 cm)
Description
A wooden crown molder or cornice plane. Plane is rectangular in shape with handle and top discharge. On opposite end of the body from the handle, vertically in relief, is [CE CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM]. Beneath, twice, is a fish with the letters [E. M.] appearing in it. At bottom left, is [AOW]. There is evidence of older dents, but the entire plane has a dark stain obscuring the damage from past use. Exit holes show evidence of past insect activity. Handle is anchored to stock with a nail and flathead slotted screw.
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
2023.8.6
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf797b88-1fb4-46eb-8baf-8e22273b57da

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