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Tool (for wood) (Round plane)
Nathaniel Dominy IV
1750-1800
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Pearwood
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.038 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.038 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Round plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) stamped within a rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: Unintelligible
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech, American
- Pearwood
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.2 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 11.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.2 (H) x 3.7 (W) x 29.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
The plane was not able to be disassembled. The measurements above are for assembled plane. The wedge measurements are: L: 15.1cm, W: 2.4cm, H: 0.8cm. The blade measurements are: L: 15.5cm, W: 3.6cm, H: 0.3cm.
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 hollow and round planes, see page 331-332.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 88, p. 120.