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Tool (for wood) (Bead plane)
Nathaniel Dominy V
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy V
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.014 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.014 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Bead plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy V
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Stock, on toe
Inscription: Stamped in block letters "DOMINY" in a serrated rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Stock, on toe
Inscription: "1795"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
5 (H) x 0.43 (W) x 6.56 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.7 (H) x 1.11 (W) x 16.67 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of components: A) Stock: L= 16.7 cm, W= 1 cm, H= 7.3 cm B) Iron: L; 16 cm, W= .6 cm, H= .3 C) Wedge L= 15 cm, W= 2cm, H= .5 cm C) Wedge: L= 15 cm, W= 2 cm, H= .5 cm
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 338Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• pg 101-02Book: Whelan, John M. 1993 The Wooden Plane: Its History, Form and Function. 503.
• pg 200-205