Object Number 1957.0026.227

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Drawknife)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

L. S. (Maker)

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1780-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; On blade; "L. S." stamped incuse.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

1.7 (H) , 19.2 (L) , 5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

4.2 (H) , 48.8 (L) , 12.8 (W)

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 a description of drawknives, see page 175.