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Image Not Available for Chert projectile point, approx. 6.5 cm. x 3 cm.
Chert projectile point, approx. 6.5 cm. x 3 cm.
Image Not Available for Chert projectile point, approx. 6.5 cm. x 3 cm.
Object Number 970-30-10/51087
Display Title Chert projectile point, approx. 6.5 cm. x 3 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Chert projectile point, 6.5 x 3 cm.
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile point, stemmed
Classification
  • Stemmed Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Muhlenberg County / Greenville
Additional Geographic Terms Hobbs Hill
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 3 x 0.6 cm (2 9/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-30-10/51087
Provenance
Provenance Victor H. Oates (1915-1920)

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