Plane, Molding
Object number2000.55.47
Artist
William Scott
(1802 - 1843)
Date1802-1810
MediumWood; Iron
Credit LineGift of Charles W. Prine
DescriptionHandled molding plane.Dimensions5.75 x 2.75 x 13 in. (14.6 x 7 x 33 cm)MarksToe marked: "W.SCOTT / PITTSBG"
Iron marked: "NEWBOULD"
Historical NotesUsed by carpenters and cabinet makers to shape decorative wood moldings for furniture and architectural applications. Lignum vitae inserts were used by very early Philadelphia planemakers which helps support the assumption that Scott learned his trade in eastern Pennsylvania.
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