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Object Name
Plane
Object Number
1961-24-18
Description
Rectangular wooden plane. Wide, flat iron blade protruding from bottom with wooden peg holding blade in place. Another very thin piece of metal transversing through plane just to the right of the larger blade. On the outside of the plane at this point is a shaped piece of brass - flat on bottom and rounded on top with a screw through elongated oval hole in center. Brass piece is able to slide up and down screw. Stamped on plane "G.S.", "Brooks & Bowles" and "E. Hartford"
Category
Tools and Equipment for Materials
Date Made
19th century
Dimensions
9 1/2" long
Materials
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