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Image Not Available for 1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 gm.
1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57432
Display Title 1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 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 1c; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 1/4 in.) Overall, Weight: 7.1 g (0.007 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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