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Image Not Available for White quartzite projectile point--preform. approx. 4.5 cm. x 2.5 cm.
White quartzite projectile point--preform. approx. 4.5 cm. x 2.5 cm.
Image Not Available for White quartzite projectile point--preform. approx. 4.5 cm. x 2.5 cm.
Object Number 19-22-10/51104
Display Title White quartzite projectile point--preform. approx. 4.5 cm. x 2.5 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description White quartzite projectile point--preform. Approx. 4.5 cm. x 2.5 cm.
Inventory Description 1 point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge
Additional Geographic Terms Stillman Infirmary, field behind
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 2.5 cm (1 3/4 x 1 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Mr. Oric Bates (?)
Provenance Arlo Bates (?)
Donor Donated by Arlo Bates (1919)
Donor Donated by Mr. Oric Bates (1919)

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