Tool (for wood) (Set square)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.051

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Set square)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)

Creator Notes

Married Katharine Hallome on June 30, 1753. Children: Mary (d. in infancy) and Anna (twins). 2nd Marriage: Married Hannah Baker on November 28, 157 (or 1759), Children: Jonathan (d. in infancy), Hannah, Mary (d. in infancy), Urania, Leah, Nathaniel V, Phoebe, Clara.

Date of Birth

7/25/1737

Date of Death

10/23/1812

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Origin Notes

From the Dominy Shop, East Hampton, Long Island, New York.

Date

1780-1820

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood

Dimensions (inches)

0.9 (H) , 16.9 (L) , 9.8 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.2 (H) , 42.9 (L) , 24.9 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of set squares, see page 477.