Metadata
Title
Wooden rabbet plane
Date
19th c. ?
Description
wooden rabbet plane. Blade is somewhat rusted. Tip of wedge is broken off. See measurements and markings Donated to the Company by Alfred L. MacMoran February 19, 1997.
Type
Rabbet Plane
Accession Number
ccccp 97.2.01
Cataloged By
L. D'Aquisto
Condition
good: 4/9/99
History
Owned by Thomas M. Davis, builder who became a member of the Company in 1869. The tools were passed on, with the business to his son, Franklin B. Davis who became a member in 1918, followed by his son Gilbert C, Davis in 1924. See file for more history
Markings
Engraved on the heel end: "H.N. HUSTED" also engraved on the other end on top of "GOODSMITH, PHILAD, WARRENTED" The last word is difficult to read as it is worn. Blade: Engraved: "HIL-I-K"? worn and difficult to read
Negative Number
4, 5, 6, 7
Measurements
Body: L: 9 5/8" H: 3.25" W: 7/8" Blade: 7 7/8" long and 7/8" wide Wedge: 5.75" long and 1 1/8" wide
Photo Roll Number
47
Where Made
Philadelphia
Date Cataloged
1999-04-09