Tool (for wood) (Turning chisel)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.069

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Turning chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Felix Dominy (Maker)

Creator Notes

Son of Nathaniel V. Married Phebe Miller on October 28, 1826. Children: Nathaniel VII (This is correct, the seventh. The family does not have a Nathaniel VI), Jerusha, Mary, Arthur, Edmond.

Date of Birth

2/12/1800

Date of Death

12/20/1868

Place of Origin

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

Date

1820-1835

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Outer edge; Branded "FD"

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Maple; Horn; Iron; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

1.4 (H) , 16.3 (L) , 2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.5 (H) , 41.5 (L) , 4 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: Fig 25 C, pg 68-70