1957.0026.040, Square, side 1
  • 1957.0026.040, Square, side 1
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Tool (for wood) (Bevel square)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Place of Origin:

  • Date:

    1810

  • Materials:

    Wood; Iron; Steel

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.040


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Object Number

1957.0026.040

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Bevel square)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Date

1810

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; End of base; "DOMINY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; End of base; "1810" stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

0.4 (H) , 12.2 (L) , 1.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

0.9 (H) , 30.9 (L) , 3.1 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for the closed square/stock. The measurements of the blade are: L: 30.9cm, W: 3.1cm, H: 0.9cm.

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 more information on squares, see page 472.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: no. 113, p. 144.