Tool (for clocks) (Die)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.254

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Die)

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. Inscription; head; "FD" carved in block letters

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

2.2 (L) , 0.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.7 (L) , 0.6 (W)

Object Description

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