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Axe
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Object Number 63-31-10/40898
Display Title Axe
Descriptions
Object Description Coarsely chipped stone flake used as knife or scraper - 2 7/8" x 2 1/8"
Inventory Description Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Pennsylvania / Montgomery County / Pottstown
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 5.4 cm (2 7/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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Scraper
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Blade
Raw Material
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