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Image Not Available for 3 knives; one is very long and fine, top notched
3 knives; one is very long and fine, top notched
Image Not Available for 3 knives; one is very long and fine, top notched
Object Number 22-34-10/G123
Display Title 3 knives; one is very long and fine, top notched
Descriptions
Object Description Knives; one is very long and fine, top notched
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone, projectile points, triangular and ovate
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Illinois / Macon County
Additional Geographic Terms Decatur, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 2 x 1 cm (2 1/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object G123
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (? (1888-1910))
Collector J. H. Woods (? (1888-1910))
Donor Donated by Mrs. Katherine Vail Marsters (1922)

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