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Scanned photos of 2016-356 (NC-648) from Englund files.

Scanned survey sheet for 2016-356 (NC-648) from Englund files.

Bead Molding Plane (NC-648)

Dateca. 1753-1784

Maker Cesar Chelor

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham

MediumWood, iron, and steel

DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3 1/8" Thickness: 11/16"

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-356

DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with small angled steps followed by gouge cuts. Fitted with a replaced sharpened iron, and a working-life replaced wedge.
MarkingsCE*CHELOR / WRENTHAM

On iron: "TOOL Co."