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Image Not Available for 1 quartz flake. 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm., 7.7 gm.
1 quartz flake. 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm., 7.7 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 quartz flake. 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm., 7.7 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57405
Display Title 1 quartz flake. 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm., 7.7 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartz flake. 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm., 7.7 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 1b; sod and level 1
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm (15/16 x 1 1/2 x 5/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 7.7 g (0.008 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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