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Tool (for wood) (Dovetail saw)
1790-1830
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Birch
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.023
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.023
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Dovetail saw)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1790-1830
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Birch
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
0.7 (H) x 3.8 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.8 (H) x 9.6 (W) x 38.2 (L)
Measurement Notes
THe blade measurements are: L: 26.4cm, W: 4.5cm, H: 0.3cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 131-132.Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of dovetail saws, see page 418.