Object Number 1957.0026.119

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Turning chisel)

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

Date

1760-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Shaft; Inlaid in brass "ANNO"
2. Inscription; Shaft; Inlaid in brass "1660"

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Maple, soft; Horn; Iron; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

1 (H) , 14 (L) , 1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3 (H) , 36 (L) , 3 (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.
• Published: Figure 25 E, pg 69