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Image Not Available for 5 quartz flakes (debris). 4.0-1.8 x 2.8-1.2 x 1.4-0.3 cm.
5 quartz flakes (debris). 4.0-1.8 x 2.8-1.2 x 1.4-0.3 cm.
Image Not Available for 5 quartz flakes (debris). 4.0-1.8 x 2.8-1.2 x 1.4-0.3 cm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57460
Display Title 5 quartz flakes (debris). 4.0-1.8 x 2.8-1.2 x 1.4-0.3 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description 5 quartz flakes (debris). 4.0-1.8 x 2.8-1.2 x 1.4-0.3 cm.
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 Test unit 1g; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 2.8 x 1.4 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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