Skip to main content
Image Not Available for 1 beige quartzite point. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
1 beige quartzite point. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
Image Not Available for 1 beige quartzite point. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57513
Display Title 1 beige quartzite point. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 beige quartzite point. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Archaic Period
  • Middle Woodland Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 11 pa6
Intrasite Surface collection
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm (1 13/16 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 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 basalt groundstone fragment. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
977-17-10/57520 1 basalt groundstone fragment. 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.7 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 schist fragment. 3.5 x 3.2 x 0.7 cm.
977-17-10/57533 1 schist fragment. 3.5 x 3.2 x 0.7 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 quartzite fragment. 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.2 cm., 0.4 gm.
977-17-10/57378 1 quartzite fragment. 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.2 cm., 0.4 gm.
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for Quartzite fragment, worked, 8.6 x 4.6 x 1.5 cm.
977-17-10/57718 Quartzite fragment, worked, 8.6 x 4.6 x 1.5 cm.
Palmer Area 3
Image Not Available for Lithic debris: 3 quartzite pieces; 2 slate pieces. quartzite: 1 - 2 x 0.7 - 1.5
977-17-10/57355 Lithic debris: 3 quartzite pieces; 2 slate pieces. quartzite: 1 - 2 x 0.7 - 1.5
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 beige quartzite flake-scraper. 2.9 x 3.6 x 0.9 cm.
977-17-10/57516 1 beige quartzite flake-scraper. 2.9 x 3.6 x 0.9 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 beige quartzite flake-blade. 2.9 x 4.7 x 0.9 cm.
977-17-10/57517 1 beige quartzite flake-blade. 2.9 x 4.7 x 0.9 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 gm.
977-17-10/57432 1 grey chert blade-point fragment. 3.2 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm., 7.1 gm.
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert point fragment. 2.6 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm., 2.5 gm.
977-17-10/57421 1 grey chert point fragment. 2.6 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm., 2.5 gm.
Palmer Area 5
Image Not Available for 1 quartz flake. 2.2 x 3.8 x 0.7 cm.
977-17-10/57548 1 quartz flake. 2.2 x 3.8 x 0.7 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 1 grey chert flake. 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.1 cm.
977-17-10/57551 1 grey chert flake. 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.1 cm.
Palmer Area 11 pa6
Image Not Available for 2 pieces of decorated corded pottery. 2.5 x 2.0 x 0.8 cm.; 2.5 x 1.9 x 0.7 cm.
977-17-10/57445 2 pieces of decorated corded pottery. 2.5 x 2.0 x 0.8 cm.; 2.5 x 1.9 x 0.7 cm.
Palmer Area 5