1957.0093.083, Spokeshave, side 1
  • 1957.0093.083, Spokeshave, side 1
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Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

  • Date:

    1790-1830

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Satinwood, Ceylon; Steel

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0093.083


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Object Number

1957.0093.083

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)
1770-1852
Married Temperance Miller c. 1794. Children: John, Nancy, Felix

Date

1790-1830

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Satinwood, Ceylon; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.8 (H) , 4.2 (L) , 2.4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

4.6 (H) , 10.6 (L) , 6 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for the stock. The blade measurements are: L: 7.7cm, W: 1.0cm, H: 0.2cm.

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 shaves and spokeshaves, see page 455-463.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: no. 110, p. 141.