Object Number 1957.0026.205

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
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.

Felix Dominy
2/12/1800-12/20/1868
Son of Nathaniel V. Married Phebe Miller on October 28, 1826. Children: Nathaniel VII (This is correct, the seventh. The family does not have a Nathaniel VI), Jerusha, Mary, Arthur, Edmond.

Place of Origin

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

Date

1800-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; on one side of handle; "ND" (conjoined) stamped
2. Mark; opposite side of handle; "FD" stamped
3. Mark; opposite side of handle; "N" crudely iincised

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

0.4 (H) , 3.7 (L) , 2.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.1 (H) , 9.5 (L) , 5.5 (W)

Object Description

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