Quartzite flake, possible use as chopper, 16.7 x 10.1 x 3.3 cm

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Object Number 977-17-10/57705

Display Title Quartzite flake, possible use as chopper, 16.7 x 10.1 x 3.3 cm

Descriptions

Object Description 1 quartzite flake, possible use as chopper, 16.7 x 10.1 x 3.3 cm

Department Archaeological

Culture

Late Archaic Period
Middle Woodland Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 3

Intrasite Test unit 4; level 1

Dimensions Overall: 16.7 x 10.1 x 3.3 cm (6 9/16 x 4 x 1 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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