Artist/Maker Taber, John M.
Title

Cooper's sun plane

Date1822-1872
Mediumwood, steel
Dimensions16 × 4 3/8 in. (40.6 × 11.1 cm)
Object number00.175.305
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA 16" sun plane with a knob handle, blade marked "Mottram", and no wedge. The plane shows much wear on the top. The steel sole is applied with twenty-six (26) screws.
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