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Image Not Available for 1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained
1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained
Image Not Available for 1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained
Object Number 977-17-10/57393
Display Title 1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained basalt fragment. 1.8 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm., 0.7 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 Test unit 4; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 3.2 x 6 cm (7/8 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 4.5 g (0.005 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5
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Palmer Area 5