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Tool (for wood) (Jointer plane)
Nathaniel Dominy IV, William Weldon
1766
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1959.0158.001 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.0158.001 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Jointer plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker); William Weldon (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Origin Notes
For the stock.
Secondary Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
For the blade.
Date
1766
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "Nathaniel Dominy / 1766" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Top of blade
Inscription: "WELDON" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
6.7 (H) x 3.1 (W) x 33.6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17 (H) x 8 (W) x 85.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 6.9cm. The wedge measurements are : L: 13.9, W: 6.9cm, H: 1.7cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.9cm, W: 6.6cm, H: 0.4.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on jointer or trying planes, see page 368.