Metadata
Title
Smooth plane with tapered stock
Date
19th C
Description
Smooth Plane of wood with tapered stock and double iron (blade). Edges of main body are worn, several dings in the wood. Blade is somewhat rusty and has a residue on one side Donated to the Company by Alfred L. MacMoran February 19, 1997.
Type
Smooth plane
Accession Number
ccccp 97.2.04
Cataloged By
Lissa 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
Blade: " OHIO TOOL CO, THISTLE BRAND, HIGH GRADE STEEL, AUBURN, NY, USA" Body: front end: "OHIO TOOL CO" Possibly more writing has worn off that end.
Negative Number
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Measurements
Body: L: 8", H: 2 3/8", W: ~2.5" at widest point Blade: L: 6.75", W: 2" Wedge: 5 7/8" long and 2" wide
Photo Roll Number
47
Where Made
New York
Date Cataloged
1999-04-09