National Museum of African American History and Culture
Block plane made by Cesar Chelor
Cesar Chelor, American, 1720 - 1784 · 1753-1784
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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