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Tool (for wood) (Block knife)
Felix Dominy
1800-1830
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Felix Dominy (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Maple, soft
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.229 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.229 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Block knife)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Felix Dominy (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1800-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Once on either side of handle
Inscription: "FD" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Maple, soft
Dimensions (inches)
3.4 (H) x 6.1 (W) x 30.6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.6 (H) x 15.4 (W) x 77.6 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the blade (A). The eyebolt's (B) measurements are: W: 4.2cm, H: 3.6cm. The block's (C) measurements are: H: 69.3cm, D: 48.5cm.
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 a block or bench knife, see page 249-250.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 90.