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Chipped stone projectile points, 7 quartzite and 3 distal fragment quartzite
Chipped stone projectile points, 7 quartzite and 3 distal fragment quartzite
Object Number 92-37-10/48928
Display Title Chipped stone projectile points, 7 quartzite and 3 distal fragment quartzite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile points, 7 stemmed, 3 distal ends
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee / Sullivan County / <City> / Stone grave 1
Additional Geographic Terms Holston River, Top of a ridge overlooking; Bristol, 18 miles from
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 5 x 0.9 cm (4 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 92-37-10/48928
Provenance
Collector John W. Emmert (01/01/1890-01/01/1892)
Donor John W. Emmert (01/01/1890-01/01/1892)

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