1 worked grey chert flake (point preform, possible scraper or knife). 2.2 x 3.9

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Object Number 977-17-10/57404

Display Title 1 worked grey chert flake (point preform, possible scraper or knife). 2.2 x 3.9

Descriptions

Object Description 1 worked grey chert flake (point preform, possible scraper or knife). 2.2 x 3.9 x 0.6 cm., 5.1 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 1b; sod and level 1

Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 3.9 x 0.6 cm (7/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/4 in.) Overall, Weight: 5.1 g (0.005 kg)

Provenance

Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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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.	977-17-10/57361	1 green-grey chert utilized flake. 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm., 4.7 gm.	Palmer Area 5
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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.	977-17-10/57390	1 grey slate utilized flake. 1.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm., 1.2 gm.	Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert projectile point tip. 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 gm.	977-17-10/57457	1 grey chert projectile point tip. 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 gm.	Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert point base fragment, backside unworked. 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 gm	977-17-10/57449	1 grey chert point base fragment, backside unworked. 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 gm	Palmer Area 5
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Image Not Available for 1 utilized quartz flake scraper-blade. 3.1 x 3.9 x 0.6 cm.	977-17-10/57561	1 utilized quartz flake scraper-blade. 3.1 x 3.9 x 0.6 cm.	Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for Lithic debris: 1 grey chert flake (1.6 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.); 1 white quartz	977-17-10/57505	Lithic debris: 1 grey chert flake (1.6 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm., 0.9 gm.); 1 white quartz	Palmer Area 5

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