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Image Not Available for 1 quartz utilized flake, possibly used as scraper on many of its edges. 4.3 x 2.
1 quartz utilized flake, possibly used as scraper on many of its edges. 4.3 x 2.
Image Not Available for 1 quartz utilized flake, possibly used as scraper on many of its edges. 4.3 x 2.
Object Number 977-17-10/57519
Display Title 1 quartz utilized flake, possibly used as scraper on many of its edges. 4.3 x 2.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartz utilized flake, possibly used as scraper on many of its edges. 4.3 x 2.9 x 1.4 cm.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Woodland Period
  • Late Archaic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 11 pa6
Intrasite Surface collection
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 2.9 x 1.4 cm (1 11/16 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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