Object Number 1957.0084.022

Object Name

Tool (for firearm) (Dial marking gauge)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

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.

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, Long Island, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Front; "1779" stamped
2. Inscription; Front; "revised in 1818" stamped

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Satinwood ; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

0.5 (H) , 7.2 (L) , 3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.3 (H) , 18.2 (L) , 7.5 (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: pg 176-77, fig 142