Object Number 1957.0026.285

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Turning chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

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.

Place of Origin

New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1820-1835

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Hickory

Dimensions (inches)

13.7 (L) , 1.6 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

34.7 (L) , 4.1 (Diam)

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 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. 69-70.