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Whet stone
Image Not Available for Whet stone
Object Number 76-8-10/10977
Display Title Whet stone
Descriptions
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Trenton
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles C. Abbott (9/1/1876-11/1/1876)
Donor Dr. Charles C. Abbott (9/24/1876-11/20/1876)

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