Object Number 1957.0026.199

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Gimlet)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

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

Date

1775-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Handle; "ND" incised
2. Inscription; Handle (opposite side); "3" incised

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Wood; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

1 (H) , 3 (L) , 2.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.5 (H) , 7 (L) , 6.3 (W)

Object Description

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