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Tool (for clocks) (Bench vise)
1770-1820
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1960.0029 D
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1960.0029 D
Object Name
Tool (for clocks) (Bench vise)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1770-1820
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Clockmaking
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.7 (H) x 3.8 (W) x 38.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.5 (H) x 9.7 (W) x 96.7 (L)
Measurement Notes
Above measurements are for main jaws. Previous cataloger's measurements: L: 30.48cm, W: 29.53cm.
Bracket measurements are: L: 17.8cm, W: 16.3cm, H: 2.1cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description and picture of a similar vise, see page 498.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• For a description of another similar vise, see page 203.