Jointer's planes
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 2 in. ( 8.9 x 27.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Molded brass jointer's plane composed of a rectangular stock with a flat sole perforated by a slit that functions as a blade; the hollow stock catches the shavings and has a brass crosspiece that holds a wooden wedge in place; handle is in the shape of dragon's head.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
Z.175
Marks:
hand written: paper collector's label found with plane: "Nadelman #23"
Gallery Label:
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38439
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tinderbox
Classification:
Date:
1816-1830
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Hand wheel composed of a sheet iron handle with a removable piece that reveals a three-compartment interior; an iron wheel extends from the handle base.
Object Number:
Z.189
Marks:
impressed: on handle: "IVES/PATENT/BRISTOL"
Gallery Label:
This tinderbox contains three interior compartments to hold the tinder (charred cloth), flint and a short piece of string, and small sulphur-tipped wooden splints. This invention, patented by J.S. Ives in England in 1816, improved on the earlier flint and steel method of starting a fire. First, the flint, string and a splint were removed from their compartments. Then the cover was opened to expose only the tinder. The flint was held against the wheel and over the tinder with the thumb of the hand holding the "handle." The steel wheel was spun with the other hand by pulling on the string that was wrapped around the pulley next to the wheel. Sparks would drop down into the tinder, which would start to glow and then be used to ignite a sulphur-tipped splint. The small splint would be quickly used to transfer the flame to a candle or lamp.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
38404
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Nose auger
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 33.7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Nose auger composed of an iron nose bit with a long cylindrical stock that is inserted into a turned wooden steeple shaped handle.
Object Number:
Z.190
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
38402
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal press
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Iron, brass, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 6 x 2 1/8 in. ( 24.8 x 15.2 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Cast iron press with circular seal and erect lever; painted black with gold band around base.
Credit Line:
Gift of George H. Sullivan, 1938
Object Number:
Z.2884
Marks:
engraved: in seal: "DRUID HILL PARK COMPANY/ INCORPORATED/ UNDER/ LAWS/ NEW YORK/ 1890"
typed: paper label on press: "SEAL PRESS/ <1938/ SULLIVAN>"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37941
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Seal press
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 6 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 27.9 x 16.8 x 6 cm )
Description:
Cast iron press in shape of lion's head with erect scrolling lever and circular seal; rectangular with d-ends shaped base.
Credit Line:
Gift of George H. Sullivan, 1938
Object Number:
Z.2883
Marks:
engraved: on seal: "GRAMATAN PARK COMPANY/INCORPORATED/UNDER/LANS/NEW YORK/1890"
typed: paper label: "SEAL PRESS/1938 SULLIVAN"; "SEAL PRESS/USED IN 1890/GIVEN BY/GEO H. SULLIVAN/1938"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
37910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
hollow plane
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Wooden round plane composed of a rectangular stock with a convex sole perforated by a central slit through which a convex blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened by a wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Object Number:
1948.449
Marks:
impressed: on front of stock: "J. DENISON"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
37705
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Leather Punch
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 21.3 x 9.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Steel leather punch with two cast, s-curved arms held together with a cylindrical pin; lower halves form the grips with a spring applied to one side to provide resistance; opposite end of the arm has a wheel screwed on, with different sized punches; punch plate applied to the opposite arm; makers' marks stamped on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Edward James
Object Number:
1944.237
Marks:
stamped: on one arm: "STEEL/ C. S. OSBORNE & CO/ NEWARK-N.J./ EST'D 1886"
Gallery Label:
This leather punch was used by Samuel Howard James, the donor's father, in New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
36723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Calipers
Classification:
Date:
1700-1740
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 7/8 x 1 in. ( 25.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought steel or iron calipers; tapering arms with molding and S-shaped bands at tops near barrel-shaped joint.
Object Number:
INV.902
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1740
eMuseum Object ID:
35347
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plumb bob
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 in. ( 15.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Cast brass plumb bob; pear-shaped with pointed tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederick Griffith
Object Number:
1952.14
Gallery Label:
David R. Griffith served in the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
35317
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Jeweller's tool
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 8.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical metal jeweller's tool which tapers towards the top, top is curved at a 90 degree angle.
Object Number:
Z.2178
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
35016
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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