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Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
Thomas J. Wood
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas J. Wood (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Maple
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.008
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.008
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Firmer chisel)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Thomas J. Wood (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The mark indicates that this chisel was sold by Thomas J. Wood between 1843 and 1855. Wood was a tool store owner who operated between 1831 and 1855. In 1843, he moved his business to Chatham Street.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: on tang
Inscription: stamped incuse: "WOOD CORNER OF DUANE & CHATHAM ST. N. YORK"
Type: Inscription
Location: on tang
Inscription: stamped incuse: "A. FORBES"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Maple
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
1.3 (H) x 1.7 (W) x 13.2 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.2 (H) x 4.3 (W) x 33.5 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Roberts, Kenneth D. 1971 Planemakers and Other Edge Tool Enterprises in New York State in the Nineteenth Century.
• pg 189Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 130