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1959.0042 A-C Tool (for wood), 1957.0093.059 A-C Tool (for wood), 1957.0093.055 A-D Tool (for wood)
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Tool (for wood) (Smoothing plane)
Samuel Newbould, Nathaniel Dominy IV
1787
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Newbould (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Satinwood
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.059 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.059 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Smoothing plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Samuel Newbould (Maker); Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
For the stock.
Secondary Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
For the blade.
Date
1787
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "1787" stamped incuse, partially effaced.
Type: Mark
Location: Top end of blade
Inscription: "NEWBOUL[D]" stamped incuse, partially effaced.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Satinwood
Dimensions (inches)
3.9 (H) x 2.2 (W) x 6.8 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10 (H) x 5.6 (W) x 17.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 5.1cm. The wedge measurements are : L: 9.7cm, W: 4.6cm, H: 1.4cm. The blade measurements are: L: 11.6cm, W: 4.5cm, 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 more information on smooth planes, see page 360-361.Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to Samuel Newbould, see page 173.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: p. 124.