Object Number 1957.0093.077 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Fore plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

William Weldon (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 175.

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, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

For the stock.

Secondary Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

For the blade.

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Twice on toe of stock; "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
2. Mark; Top end of blade; "WELDON" stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Birch; Beech; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

5.6 (H) , 15.2 (L) , 2.4 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

14.2 (H) , 38.7 (L) , 6 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for the stock. The wedge measurements are : L: 6.4cm, W: 4.9cm, H: 1.8cm. The blade measurements are: L: 12.7cm, W: 5.1cm, 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 fore planes and jack planes, see page 329 and 332.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 105-107.