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Image Not Available for 1 quartzite flake. 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm., 6.3 gm.
1 quartzite flake. 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm., 6.3 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 quartzite flake. 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm., 6.3 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57401
Display Title 1 quartzite flake. 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm., 6.3 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartzite flake. 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm., 6.3 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 Plowed Nogos garden
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 6.3 g (0.006 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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