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Tool (for wood) (Holdfast)
1790-1840
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.059
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.059
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Holdfast)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1790-1840
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
1.4 (H) x 10.6 (W) x 14.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.6 (H) x 26.8 (W) x 36.7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
60
Measurement Notes
Weight measurement is approximate. (A. Graham 10/2013)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of holdfasts, see page 240-241.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 43, p. 87.