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Object Number
22-34-10/G142
Display Title
Large fine flint spade; agricultural implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone, biface, ovate, both ends chipped, 1 side chipped
Classification
- Ovate biface
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Illinois
/
Madison County
/
Alton
Additional Geographic Terms
Alton
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 32.2 x 12.1 x 2.7 cm (12 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
G142 & $15
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. Warren King Moorehead
(? (1880-1905))
Provenance
Lyman Gerry
(? (1880-1905))
Collector
J. H. Woods
(? (1888-1910))
Donor
Donated by
Mrs. Katherine Vail Marsters
(1922)
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