Object Number 1957.0026.224 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Clamp)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Dominy Family (Maker)

Place of Origin

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

Date

1800-1850

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood

Dimensions (inches)

4.5 (H) , 13.12 (L) , 1.87 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

11.43 (H) , 33.34 (L) , 4.76 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements of components: A)Base: L= 28.5 cm, W=9 cm, H= 5 cm B) Peg: L= 12 cm, W= 2.3 cm, H= 2.5 cm C)Threaded Screw: L= 14 cm, W= 4.5 cm, H=3.8

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.
• pg 70
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 165-170 (listed under Cramp)