Wooden rabbet plane

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