Shoemaker's tool, possibly a plane. The tool consists of a wooden body. The wood is rectangular from the base to about half way, where it is shaved round and smooth for a hand grip and returns to its rectangular shape. The top of the tool is stepped. Pieces of brass are screwed onto the wood and curve over the steps. On the lower step there is a blade which makes the upper step act as a fence.
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Shaker Museum Tool, Shoemaker's . https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=3771. Accessed on April 24, 2024
Curatorial Associate
Shane Rothe (they/them) joined Shaker Museum in July 2023, working with independent curator Maggie Taft on an exhibition for the new museum space in Chatham. Shane is an artist as well as a curator and continues to create in the mediums of painting, sculpture, writing, and performance. Shane holds a BFA from CalArts and an MA in art history and curatorial studies from the University of Chicago.
