Shaping (Block) Plane

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Shaping ("Block") Plane

Description

Shaping ("block") plane. Is boat shaped but front end is more blunt than rear

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Attribution

J. H. Hilton

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"J. H. HILTON" set within an equilateral triangular border

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4.5 cm

Length

22 cm

Dimension Description

Width of blade.

Width

4.1 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron), Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good