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Object Number 76-8-10/10151
Display Title Chipped stone, biface scraper
Descriptions
Object Description "Scalping" knife.
Inventory Description Chipped stone, biface scraper
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Trenton
Intrasite Surface
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 × 4.1 × 1.2 cm (3 1/4 × 1 5/8 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10151
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles C. Abbott (1876)
Donor Dr. Charles C. Abbott (10/19/1876)

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