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Block plane made by Cesar Chelor

1753-1784

Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

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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 block plane. In relief on toe is [CE CHELOR / LIVING IN / WRENTHAM]. Relief on blade reads [WELDON]. Plane shows evidence of old dents, abrasions, and small chip losses, but it has a dark stain disguising the damage from past use.

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Catalog reference: 2023.8.9

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