Tool (for wood) (Gimlet)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.198

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Gimlet)

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

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1800-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle; "ND" roughly carved

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron; Birch; Copper

Dimensions (inches)

0.7 (H) , 4.9 (L) , 3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.9 (H) , 12.5 (L) , 7 (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: pg 82-83, fig 39 B