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Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)
Nathaniel Dominy IV
1765-1800
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
- Birch
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.089 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.089 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Rabbet plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1765-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) scratched.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "3" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Birch
Dimensions (inches)
5.8 (H) x 0.5 (W) x 8.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.8 (H) x 1.3 (W) x 21.2 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock measurements are: L: 20.2cm, W: 1.3cm, H: 6.8cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 13.1cm, W: 2.1cm, H: 0.7cm. The blade measurements are: L: 20.5cm, W: 1.2cm, H: 0.4cm.
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 rabbet planes, see page 347.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: no. 86 p. 119.