1957.0026.549, Jeweler's loop, side 1
  • 1957.0026.549, Jeweler's loop, side 1
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Eye glass (Jeweler's loupe)

  • Category:

    Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

  • Creator (Role):

    Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

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

  • Date:

    1760-1800

  • Materials:

    Horn; Brass; Glass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.549


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Object Number

1957.0026.549

Object Name

Eye glass (Jeweler's loupe)

Category

Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

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

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Horn; Brass; Glass

Dimensions (inches)

0.7 (H) , 1.3 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.9 (H) , 3.2 (Diam)

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: pg 171, no. 138