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Scanned survey sheet for 2016-257 from Englund files.

Cornice Plane

Dateca. 1720-1753

Maker Francis Nicholson

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham

MediumWood, iron, and steel

DimensionsLength: 13" Height: 2 13/16" Width: 3 3/4"

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-257

DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The working life replaced tote is offset to the right and sits in the original mortise behind the throat secured with two wooden pegs. The top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick, which has been secured in place, for pulling the plane while it is being pushed.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM