Skip to main content
Image Not Available for 2 rhyolite flakes (debris - 2.4 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.; 2.2 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm.); 1 basalt
2 rhyolite flakes (debris - 2.4 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.; 2.2 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm.); 1 basalt
Image Not Available for 2 rhyolite flakes (debris - 2.4 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.; 2.2 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm.); 1 basalt
Object Number 977-17-10/57442
Display Title 2 rhyolite flakes (debris - 2.4 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.; 2.2 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm.); 1 basalt
Descriptions
Object Description 2 rhyolite flakes (debris - 2.4 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.; 2.2 x 0.6 x 0.2 cm.); 1 basalt flake (debris - 2.0 x 1.8 x 0.4 cm.); 1 granite flake (debris - 2.2 x 1.7 x 0.6 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 1e; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 2 x 0.2 cm (15/16 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Image Not Available for 1 rhyolite flake (chipping debris - 2.7 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm.); 40 grey chert chipping
977-17-10/57409 1 rhyolite flake (chipping debris - 2.7 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm.); 40 grey chert chipping
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert flake (debris). associated with feature 5. 2.4 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm.
977-17-10/57447 1 grey chert flake (debris). associated with feature 5. 2.4 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm.
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 2 quartzite fragments: 2.7 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm., 13.5 gm.; 2.2 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm., 2.1 g
977-17-10/57389 2 quartzite fragments: 2.7 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm., 13.5 gm.; 2.2 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm., 2.1 g
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 2 grey chert flakes. 3.6 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm.; 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm.
977-17-10/57479 2 grey chert flakes. 3.6 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm.; 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm.
Palmer Area 5
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
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert flake, possibly utilized. 1.6 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.
977-17-10/57556 1 grey chert flake, possibly utilized. 1.6 x 2.0 x 0.2 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained
977-17-10/57393 1 quartzite fragment possibly used. 2.2 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm., 4.5 gm. 1 fine grained
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for Historic debris: 1 clear glass fragment, 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm.; 1 metal bottle top
977-17-10/57376 Historic debris: 1 clear glass fragment, 1.7 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm.; 1 metal bottle top
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 utilized quartz flake-scraper. 2.4 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm.
977-17-10/57558 1 utilized quartz flake-scraper. 2.4 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 reddish chert flake. 2.4 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm.
977-17-10/57461 1 reddish chert flake. 2.4 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm.
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 2 white glazed ceramic chips. 2.2 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm.; 2.1 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm.
977-17-10/57537 2 white glazed ceramic chips. 2.2 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm.; 2.1 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 burnt stone fragment. 2.2 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm.
977-17-10/57523 1 burnt stone fragment. 2.2 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6