Plane, Hollow

Hollow plane owned by Brother George M. WIckersham, Church Family, Mount Lebanon, NY

1833-1861

Object ID:
1950.1178.1
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Makers
Richard and Leonard Carter
Description

#6 hollow plane made of beech and steel or iron. The body of the plane is 9 1/2" x 3 7/16", and the concave base is 3/8" wide. The top of the plane is narrower than the base. The blade only appears on one side of the plane, and is 3/8" wide. "G.M.W." and "R CARTER/TROY" are stamped on the toe, and "6" is stamped on the heel. Stamped on the iron in the front is "WM ASH & CO", with four edge notches on the back.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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