Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rabbit plane
Object Number:
1948.459
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 10 x 5/8 in. ( 10.2 x 25.4 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on blade: "DWIGHT'S"
Description:
Wooden rabbet plane composed of a rectangular stock with a flat sole perforated by a central slit through which a blade is inserted at a downward angle and tightened by a wooden wedge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Wolfe
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
