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Tool (for wood) (Compass)
Nathaniel Dominy IV
1760-1800
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
- Ivory
- Birch
- Beech, American
- Satinwood
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.049 A- H
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.049 A- H
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Compass)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1760-1800
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Ivory
- Birch
- Beech, American
- Satinwood
Dimensions (inches)
1.5 (H) x 4.8 (W) x 39.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.7 (H) x 12.1 (W) x 99.5 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the overall main piece. The stem (A) measurements are: L: 99.5cm, W: 1.8cm, H: 1.7cm. The fence (B) measurements are: L: 12.1cm, W: 3.9cm, H: 3.8cm. The fence (C) measurements are: L: 7.9cm, W: 3.8cm, H: 3.8cm. The fence (D) measurements are: L: 8.3cm, W: 3.8cm, H: 3.8cm. The wedge (E) measurements are: L: 8.1cm, W: 0.7cm, H: 1.5cm. The wedge (F) measurements are: L: 8.0cm, W: 0.7cm, H: 1.6cm. The wedge (G) measurements are: L: 8.0cm, W: 0.6cm, H: 1.4cm. The cross piece (H) measurements are: L: 52.9, W: 53.0, H: 2.4.
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 similar compass, see entry for Beam Compass, page 152.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 30, p. 74.