- Created by
- King, John A., American
- Date
- mid 18th to mid 19th century
- Medium
- wood with iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 3/4 × 9 3/8 × 1 1/4 in. (14.6 × 23.8 × 3.1 cm)
- Description
- A wooden molder with iron blade. In relief on end of molding blade is [W.BUTC]. There are minor spot stains throughout, and there is evidence of older dents, abrasions, and scratches. The front proper right of the stock is lightly worn from handling, exposing the lighter color of the wood substrate.
- Collection title
- Richard DeAvila / Cesar Chelor Collection
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment
- Type
- planes (tools)
- 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, Gift of Thomas Frazier in memory of Richard DeAvila
- Object number
- A2022.99.1.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




