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Archaeological, chipped stone, edged tool, uniface, referred to as a "turtleback"
Archaeological, chipped stone, edged tool, uniface, referred to as a "turtleback"
Object Number 76-8-10/10985
Display Title Archaeological, chipped stone, edged tool, uniface, referred to as a "turtleback"
Descriptions
Object Description Turtle back.
Inventory Description Archaeological, chipped stone, edged tool, uniface.
Classification
  • Uniface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Trenton
Intrasite Gravel; 22 ft. below surface, 3 ft. from face of bluff
Additional Geographic Terms Bluff facing the Delaware River
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.8 × 6.6 × 4 cm (4 5/8 × 2 5/8 × 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10985 / 22'
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles C. Abbott (1876)
Donor Dr. Charles C. Abbott (11/20/1876)

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