1 grey chert point base fragment, backside unworked. 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 gm

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Object Number 977-17-10/57449

Display Title 1 grey chert point base fragment, backside unworked. 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 gm

Descriptions

Object Description 1 grey chert point base fragment, backside unworked. 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm., 2.0 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 1f; level 1

Dimensions Overall: 2 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm (13/16 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.) Overall, Weight: 2 g (0.002 kg)

Provenance

Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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