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Tool (for wood) (Mortising axe)
Dominy Family
1780-1820
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Dominy Family (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.083
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.083
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Mortising axe)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Dominy Family (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Axe Head
Secondary Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Handle
Date
1780-1820
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
8 (W) x 30 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21 (W) x 76 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• pg 49 - 50 discusses axes in the Dominy collection (but not this specific object)Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 60