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Image Not Available for 1 green-grey chert utilized flake. 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm., 4.7 gm.
1 green-grey chert utilized flake. 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm., 4.7 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 green-grey chert utilized flake. 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm., 4.7 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57361
Display Title 1 green-grey chert utilized flake. 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm., 4.7 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 green-grey chert utilized flake. 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm., 4.7 gm.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Woodland Period
  • Late Archaic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 5
Intrasite Quad 4 surface collection
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm (1 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 4.7 g (0.005 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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