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Scanned photos of 2016-491 (NC-620) from Englund files.

Scanned survey sheet for 2016-491 (NC-620) from Englund files.

Round Molding Plane

Dateca. 1737-1784

Maker John Nicholson

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham

MediumWood, iron, and steel

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

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-491

DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and lamb’s tongue cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a working life replaced wedge.
MarkingsI*NICHOLSON