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Tool (for wood) (Chisel)
Dominy Family
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Dominy Family (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Copper
Museum Object Number
1969.9123
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.9123
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Chisel)
Category
Tools - Dominy Collection
Creator (Role)
Dominy Family (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Blade
Inscription: "L" incised
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Copper
Dimensions (inches)
12.8 (L) x 1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
32.5 (L) x 2.5 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Width of cutting edge is 2 cm
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 140 General chisel info, nothing about the specialized cutting edge