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Object Number
977-17-10/57597
Display Title
Utilized quartz flakes: 1 possible core-scraper, 4.8cm x 3cm x 1.7cm; 1 with pos
Descriptions
Object Description
Utilized quartz flakes: 1 possible core-scraper, 4.8cm x 3cm x 1.7cm; 1 with possible blade usage, 3.5cm x 2.3cm x 1.5cm.
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Middle Woodland Period
- Late Archaic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Hampden County
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Palmer
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Palmer Area 11 pa6
Intrasite
Section a-6; surface collection
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8 x 3 x 1.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance
Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University
(1977)
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