Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Astragal molding plane made by Francis Nicholson
1728-1753
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A wooden astragal molding plane. There is evidence of older dents, and abrasions, but a dark stain over the entire plane obscures past damage. In relief on the toe is [F*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM].
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Catalog reference: 2023.8.18
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