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Image Not Available for 1 grey slate utilized flake. 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm., 1.2 gm.
1 grey slate utilized flake. 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm., 1.2 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 grey slate utilized flake. 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm., 1.2 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57390
Display Title 1 grey slate utilized flake. 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm., 1.2 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 grey slate utilized flake. 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm., 1.2 gm.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Archaic Period
  • Middle Woodland Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 5
Intrasite Test unit 4; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (3/4 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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