Tools
1800-1830
Iron; Wood; Beech; Steel
1957.0026.118
Object Number1957.0026.118 |
Tool (for wood) (Paring chisel)
Tools
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
1800-1830
Dominy Family Woodworking
Iron; Wood; Beech; Steel
1.2 (H) , 10.9 (L) , 1.1 (W)
3 (H) , 27.7 (L) , 2.7 (W)
Measurements above are for overall chisel. The blade's measurements are: L: 21.9cm, W:2.7cm, H: 1.9cm. The handle's measurements are: L: 12.7cm, W/H: 3.0cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For information on paring chisels, see page 141-142.
[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 25, p. 69.