possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Early Woodland Traditions Search this
Previous owner:
Edward Howe Wales, Non-Indian, 1856-1922 Search this
Ruth Wales du Pont (Mrs. Henry F. du Pont), Non-Indian, 1889-1967 Search this
Donor:
Ruth Wales du Pont (Mrs. Henry F. du Pont), Non-Indian, 1889-1967 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Dimensions:
9.9 x 3.1 x 0.8 cm
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Floyd County; Indiana; USA
Date created:
6000–200 BC (Middle Archaic to Early Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edward Howe Wales (1856-1922, a New York stockbroker and collector); inherited by his daughter Ruth Wales du Pont (Mrs. Henry Francis du Pont, 1889-1967); donated to MAI by Mrs. du Pont in 1933.
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