Box of watch crystals

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.606

Object Name

Box of watch crystals

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

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

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Wood; Pine, white; Tulip poplar; Glass

Dimensions (inches)

3 (H) , 18.1 (L) , 9.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

7.7 (H) , 45.9 (L) , 23.1 (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: p. 161, no. 126.