Object Number 1957.0026.118

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Paring chisel)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Date

1800-1830

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Iron; Wood; Beech; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.2 (H) , 10.9 (L) , 1.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3 (H) , 27.7 (L) , 2.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements above are for overall chisel. The blade's measurements are: L: 21.9cm, W:2.7cm, H: 1.9cm. The handle's measurements are: L: 12.7cm, W/H: 3.0cm.

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 information on paring chisels, see page 141-142.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 25, p. 69.