Object Number 1957.0026.026 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Gauge)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1790-1825

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Wood; Beech, American; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

0.7 (H) , 27.7 (L) , 1.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.9 (H) , 70.3 (L) , 3.1 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for piece A. Piece B's measurements are: L: 26.4cm, W: 3.2cm, H: 5.3cm. Piece C's measurements are: L: 8.1, W: 1.3, H: 0.6cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of panel gauges, see page 204.