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Image Not Available for 1 quartz hammerstone. 6.2 x 5.2 x 4.7 cm., 220.2 gm.
1 quartz hammerstone. 6.2 x 5.2 x 4.7 cm., 220.2 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 quartz hammerstone. 6.2 x 5.2 x 4.7 cm., 220.2 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57435
Display Title 1 quartz hammerstone. 6.2 x 5.2 x 4.7 cm., 220.2 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartz hammerstone. 6.2 x 5.2 x 4.7 cm., 220.2 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 Surface collection
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 5.2 x 4.7 cm (2 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 220.2 g (0.22 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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