Tools
Felix Dominy (Maker)
East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
1820-1835
Wood; Iron; Hickory
1957.0026.122
Object Number1957.0026.122 |
Tool (for wood) (Turning chisel)
Tools
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
Felix Dominy (Maker)
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.
East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
1820-1835
1. Mark; On tang; A crown logo over "BN" potentially over some indistinguishable symbols, stamped incuse.
2. Mark; On base of handle; "FD" stamped incuse.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Hickory
13.1 (L) , 1 (W) , 1.3 (Diam)
33.2 (L) , 2.6 (W) , 3.4 (Diam)
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of turning chisels, see page 144-146.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 69-70.