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Object Number
2000.24.8
Display Title
Bifacial tool
Descriptions
Object Description
Bifacial tool
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, triangular biface with loss at base
Classification
- Biface
Department
Archaeological
Date
3000 BC-1 BC
Culture
- Early Woodland Period?
- Late Archaic Period?
- Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Worcester County
/
Grafton
/
Henry Hartness Farm
Additional Geographic Terms
195 Providence Rd.
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 6.3 x 3.3 x 1.2 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2000.24.8
Credit Line
Gift of John J. and Karen B. Allen
Provenance
Owner
Henry Hartness
(1985-1989 ca.)
Collector
Henry Hartness's uncles
(1900-1925 ca.)
Donor
John J. Allen
(1985-1989 ca. - 1/4/00)
Donor
Karen B. Allen
(1985-1989 ca. - 1/4/2000)
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