Tools
Felix Dominy (Maker)
East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
1817-1835
Wood; Iron; Pearwood, black
1957.0026.075
Object Number1957.0026.075 |
Tool (for wood) (Turning gouge)
Tools
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
Felix Dominy (Maker)
2/12/1800-12/20/1868
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.
East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
blade made in England.
1817-1835
1. Mark; On shaft; "TH" set within a rectangular border.
2. Mark; On base of handle; "FD" stamped incuse.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Pearwood, black
18.4 (L) , 0.8 (W) , 1.1 (Diam)
46.8 (L) , 2.1 (W) , 2.8 (Diam)
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of turning chisels, see page 144-146.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 85-86.