Tool (for clocks) (Lathe tool)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.416

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Lathe tool)

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

1820-1840

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Wood; Hickory; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

12.9 (L) , 1.1 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

32.8 (L) , 2.9 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

The length of the blade is 5.2cm.

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: p. 185-86, no. 151.