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Image Not Available for 1 quartz flake (debitage). 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm.
1 quartz flake (debitage). 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm.
Image Not Available for 1 quartz flake (debitage). 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57424
Display Title 1 quartz flake (debitage). 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartz flake (debitage). 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm.
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 1c; level 1-2 trans.
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm (9/16 x 1/2 x 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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