Museum Object Number1957.0093.081 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Long plane)
Tools
Museum purchase
James Cam (Maker)
Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 168.Married Temperance Miller c. 1794. Children: John, Nancy, Felix
1770
1852
East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
For the stock and wedge.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
For the blade
1800
1. Mark; Toe of stock; "DOMINY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "1800" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Heel of stock; "ND10" written in red crayon.
4. Mark; Top of blade; "JAMES·CAM" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel
6.9 (H) , 25.9 (L) , 3.3 (W)
17.5 (H) , 65.8 (L) , 8.4 (W)
The measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 7.5cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 14.3cm, W: 6.6cm, H: 1.8cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.4cm, W: 6.3cm, H: 0.4cm.
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[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to James Cam, see page 168.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of long planes, see page 333.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 111.