1957.0026.104 Shell auger, View 1
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Tool (for wood) (Shell auger)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Place of Origin:

  • Date:

    1770-1830

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.104


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Object Number

1957.0026.104

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Shell auger)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Date

1770-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Shaft; Stamped or incised in block lettering "ND" conjoined
2. Inscription; Shaft; Series of incised dots in a letter-like configuration
3. Mark; Handle; Stamped at the top center of the handle "FD"

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

22 (L) , 18.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

55 (L) , 46.5 (W)

Measurement Notes

OW measure is from handle.

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 44-46
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
pg 39