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Object Number
985-27-10/68436
Display Title
Metal (copper) arms, spear point, perforation in base of point
Descriptions
Object Description
Copper implement
Inventory Description
Metal (copper) arms, spear point, perforation in base of point
Classification
- Spear Point
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Illinois
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Brown County
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<City>
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Ancient Grave mound
Additional Geographic Terms
Northeastern part of county; Illinois River, on bluffs of
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 16.9 x 4.2 x 0.7 cm (6 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
7919
Provenance
Collector
Charles C. Jones, Jr.
(01/01/1877-01/01/1881 - 01/01/1927)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(01/01/1927 - 01/01/1985)
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