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Tool (for furniture) (Bevel square)
1810-1830
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Brass
- Mahogany
Museum Object Number
1963.0156.003
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1963.0156.003
Object Name
Tool (for furniture) (Bevel square)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1810-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: On base end of handle
Inscription: "DO[MINY]" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Brass
- Mahogany
Dimensions (inches)
0.5 (H) x 1 (W) x 8 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.2 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 20.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for overall square with arm turned into handle. The arm length is: 19.5cm.
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 bevel squares, see page 472-474.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 113, p. 144.