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Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)
Nathaniel Dominy V
1790-1830
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Bone
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.209
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.209
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Spokeshave)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1790-1830
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Bone
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 1.3 (W) x 11.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.5 (H) x 3.3 (W) x 28.7 (L)
Measurement Notes
The blade length is 9.1cm with a 6.5cm edge.
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 shaves and spokeshaves, see page 455-463.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 110, p. 141.Article: Frank, Stuart M. 2022 Cabinetmaker Extraordinaire: The Scrimshaw of Nathaniel Dominy the 5th. Scimshaw Observer. 6 (3): 5.
• Published: p. 4, fig. 5