Plane
- Object Name:
- Plane
- Object ID:
- 1979.070.095
- Description:
- Plane, molding. Medium-brown, fine-grained hardwood. Chamfer starts at notch on front, extends up front to square, front edge that has been rounded over more at the corner. Chamfer then extends across top to boat-tail back end and extends down side to small notch. Chamfer on right side roughly mirrors that of left side. Cutting surface flat. Mouth opening width at bed: 1.75". Body swollen in center and tapers to front and back edges. Width at back 1.4", width at toe 1.7". Two short chamfers on bottom edge in area of mouth. Vertical edges of heel are turned over slightly due to being struck repeatedly. At least three stamps on front that are portions of a box stamp with serrated edges, appears to be: "L DODGE". Front has been abused making stamps illegible. Slot in bed to hold head of fastener on an iron. Iron and wedge missing.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-2.1 W-2.4 L-7.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George F. Sawyer
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