1957.0026.105 Shell auger, View 1
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Tool (for wood) (Shell auger)

  • Category:

    Tools

  • Creator (Role):

    W & W French (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

  • Date:

    1775-1800

  • Materials:

    Hickory; Iron

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.105


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Object Number

1957.0026.105

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Shell auger)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

W & W French (Maker)

Date

1775-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Shaft; Stamped in bold lettering (partly effaced): "W FRENCH" an illegible number is stamped after this

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Hickory; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

22.6 (L) , 10 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

57.5 (L) , 25 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: fig 3, pg 45
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
pg 39