Collection Highlights
Interior of Durand's Studio at Maplewood, New Jersey
Date:
After 1878
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.1
Medium:
Albumen print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
moulding plane
Object Number:
1942.428f
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 24.1 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on front of stock: "J. KING/NEW YORK" and "JD"
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.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this plane belonged to his grandfather, William McAllister, who was a ship's carpenter.
Credit Line:
Gift of William H. Dey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
