Moulding Plane

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Moulding Plane

Description

Moulding plane with wooden wedge and steel-tipped iron blade. Inserted white oak wooden plate

Made/Created

Manufacturer

The Eagle Factory

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Notes

As made by the N. Chapin Company Eagle Factory no. 133

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

MADE BY CHAPIN AND CO., 5/8 on other end

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

2 cm

Length

24 cm

Material

Wood (Beech), Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Evidence for a removable fence on one side.