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Tool (for wood) (Gimlet)
1770-1810
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Apple
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.528 C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.528 C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Gimlet)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1770-1810
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Clockmaking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Apple
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
0.5 (H) x 1.7 (W) x 4.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.3 (H) x 4.2 (W) x 11.4 (L)
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 gimlets, see page 208.