Collection Highlights
Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
block plane with saw teeth
Title
block plane with saw teeth
Object name
Toothing or smoothing plane
Date
ca. 1850-1900
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 7 x 2 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 17.8 x 7 cm )
Description
Wooden smoothing or toothing plane composed of a boat- shaped stock perforated by a central opening through which a serrated iron blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with wooden wedge.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Object Number
1948.454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
