Yardstick

Museum Object Number 1957.0093.003

Object Name

Yardstick

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

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

1790-1812

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Reverse side; "ND" conjoined

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood

Dimensions (inches)

36 (L) , 1.4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

91.4 (L) , 3.6 (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.
• pg 148 (this specific object is discussed, but not pictured)