Object Number 1957.0026.028 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Gauge)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
7/25/1737-10/23/1812
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.

Place of Origin

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

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On end of shaft.; "ND" conjoined, stamped incuse

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Beech; Hickory

Dimensions (inches)

2.5 (H) , 9.8 (L) , 2.4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

6.4 (H) , 24.8 (L) , 6.2 (W)

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 marking gauges, see page 201-202.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 80.