Tool (for metals) (Die stamp block)

Museum Object Number 1957.0026.648

Object Name

Tool (for metals) (Die stamp block)

Category

Wood (other)

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

Date

1770-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; along end; Stamped in a square "ND" (conjoined)
2. Mark; along end; Stamped (partially effaced) "D" (from another strike of the "ND" (conjoined) die"
3. Inscription; along end; Stamped "k m n o q p r s t v u w" some of the letters appear out of alphabetical order
4. Inscription; along end; Stamped "1"

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Wood

Dimensions (inches)

4 (H) , 8.3 (L) , 4.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

10.2 (H) , 21.2 (L) , 10.3 (W)

Object Description

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