Object Number 1957.0093.074 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Round plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

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

Secondary Origin Notes

Blade made in England.

Date

1760-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Toe of stock; "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
2. Mark; One side of blade; A crown logo stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Pine, white; Birch; Beech; Beech, American

Dimensions (inches)

5.1 (H) , 12.1 (L) , 2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13 (H) , 30.7 (L) , 5 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for the stock. The wedge measurements are : L: 7.4cm, W: 4.1cm, H: 1.5cm. The blade measurements are: L: 13.4cm, W: 3.8cm, H: 0.3cm.

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 round planes, see page 331-332.