Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
molding plane
Object Number:
1941.446g
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 24.1 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on front of stock: "MARTEN DOSCHER/NEW YORK"
impressed: on rear of stock: "REED & AUERBACHER/229 BOWERY / NEW YORK"
Description:
Wooden hollow plane composed of a rectangular stock with a concave sole perforated by a central slit through which a concave blade is inserted at downward angle and tightened by a wooden wedge.
Gallery Label:
Before the American Civil War, the Bowery was one of the main centers of commerce in New York City. At this time the Bowery was filled with a variety of businesses and workshops including hardware companies such as Reed & Auerbacher at 229 Bowery, New York that produced and sold a number of products including tools such as this plane.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Abraham Hatfield
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
