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Image Not Available for 1 quartz biface point fragment. 2.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm., 2.8 gm.
1 quartz biface point fragment. 2.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm., 2.8 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 quartz biface point fragment. 2.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm., 2.8 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57506
Display Title 1 quartz biface point fragment. 2.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm., 2.8 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartz biface point fragment. 2.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm., 2.8 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 1?; level 1-2 trans.
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 1.9 x 0.4 cm (1 x 3/4 x 3/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 2.8 g (0.003 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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