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Tool (for wood) (Mortise chisel)
1800-1840
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Hickory
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.066
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.066
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Mortise chisel)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1800-1840
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Hickory
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
10.8 (L) x 1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.4 (L) x 2.5 (Diam)
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 mortise chisels, see page 141.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 24, p. 67