The story of the Dominy family, clock and furniture makers in the 18th Century and 19th Century, and of their tools, workshops, account books, and other surviving memorabilia. 255 objects are described and illustrated, many with multiple photographs. 38 illustrations accompany the text. Includes two appendixes: "Genealogy of Members of the Dominy Family" and "Categories of Production and Income for the Dominy Craftsmen."
1968, Third Printing 1976 by Charles F Hummel, Hardback, DJ.
A list of the contents follows:
Part One
Chapter I. The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York
Chapter II. How They Lived
Chapter III. The Dominy Tool Collection
Chapter IV. Woodworking and Metalworking Tools
Chapter V. Earning a Living
Chapter VI. Dominy Products: Furniture and Clocks
Appendix A. Genealogy of Members of the Dominy Family
Appendix B. Categories of Production and Income for the Dominy Craftsmen
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