Created by
Jones, Jethro, American, died 1828
Date
mid 18th to early 19th century
Medium
wood with iron
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 5/8 × 4 5/16 × 13 in. (16.8 × 11 × 33 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 [(illegible) / LIVING*IN / HOLLISTON].
There are dents from past use disguised by subsequent staining, but newer dents and abrasion at toe of stock. The top of the handle has a small chip loss. The metal guide has an uneven layer of iron oxide. Exit holes on handle, wedge, and stock; evidence of past insect activity. The top of the stock's toe exhibits cracks, inactive insect holes, delaminating fibers, and dryrot, all of which suggests past water damage or presence of sapwood.
Place used
Holliston, 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
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
2023.8.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a9d27c96-3763-4ca3-b7cd-686bdf6267b9

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