Collection Highlights
I Knew Him Horatio
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Horatio
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
circle plane
Object Number:
1948.438
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 14 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden compass plane composed of a rectangular stock with a lengthwise convex sole perforated by a central slit through which a blade (now missing) is inserted at a downward angle and tightened with a wooden wedge.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plane belonged to her great grandfather, John Gromann. He made inlaid furniture for family and friends and served in the NY State militia during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
