Shaping Plane

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Shaping Plane

Description

Shaping ("block") plane shaped like a boat with front end more blunt than rear

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Unidentified

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

6 cm

Length

22 cm

Dimension Description

Width of blade.

Width

5.1 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron), Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good