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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Nathaniel Dominy III, Nathaniel Dominy IV
1750-1775
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nathaniel Dominy III (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Pine, white
- Dogwood
- Maple
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.100 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.0093.100 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Nathaniel Dominy III (Maker); Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1750-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Stock, on toe
Inscription: Stamped in block lettering "ND" conjoined in a square
Type: Mark
Location: Stock, on heel
Inscription: Effaced (very faint) Stamped in block lettering "ND" conjoined in a square
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Pine, white
- Dogwood
- Maple
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
5.5 (H) x 12 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.97 (H) x 30.48 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of components: A) Stock: L= 30.5 cm, W= 6.5 cm, H= 10 cm B) Iron: L= 19 cm, W= 15.2 cm, H= 10 cm C) Wedge: L= 11.8 cm, W= 2 cm, H=2.3 cm
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 338Book: Whelan, John M. 1993 The Wooden Plane: Its History, Form and Function. 503.
• pg 178 - 296Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• pg 112, Fig 76 (object discussed and illustrated)