Object Number 1957.0026.091

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Spiral auger)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

W. French (Maker)

Date

1810-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Shaft; Stamped: "7"
2. Mark; ; Stamped: "FRENCH S[...?...]

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

14 (L) , 15 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

35 (L) , 39 (W)

Measurement Notes

OW measurement is length of handle.

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.
• pg 42
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• pg 47-48