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Tool (for wood) (Axe)
1800-1850
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Hickory
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.082
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.082
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Axe)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is Dominy Shop, East Hampton, Long Island, although the blade was made in England.
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side of blade
Inscription: Unintelligible.
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Hickory
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
1.3 (H) x 11.5 (W) x 24.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.4 (H) x 29.3 (W) x 62.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Blade edge width is 16.0cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For information on many types of axes, see page 47-66.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 7, p. 50.