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White quartz scraper; was set in short handle, used in reducing moose, deer, or
Image Not Available for White quartz scraper; was set in short handle, used in reducing moose, deer, or
Object Number 22-34-10/G1864
Display Title White quartz scraper; was set in short handle, used in reducing moose, deer, or
Descriptions
Object Description White quartz scraper; was set in short handle, used in reducing moose, deer, or caribou hides to proper thickness to serves as clothing, blankets. etc. was set in short handle, used in reducing moose, deer, or caribou hides to proper thickness to serves as clothing, blankets. etc.
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Barnstable
Additional Geographic Terms Barnstable, near
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (? (1890-1910))
Provenance Joseph Thatcher (? (1890-1910))

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