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Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions  Search this
Previous owner:
General Henry du Pont, Non-Indian, 1812-1889  Search this
Evelyn du Pont Irving (Evelyn Dupont Irving), Non-Indian, 1885-1968  Search this
Lender:
Evelyn du Pont Irving (Evelyn Dupont Irving), Non-Indian, 1885-1968  Search this
Donor:
Evelyn du Pont Irving (Evelyn Dupont Irving), Non-Indian, 1885-1968  Search this
Object Name:
Celt
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Woodworking tools
Place:
Vicinity of New Castle County; New Castle County; Delaware; USA
Date created:
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of General Henry du Pont (1812-1889, of Delaware); inherited by his grandson Evelyn du Pont Irving (1885-1968); lent to MAI by Evelyn du Pont Irving in 1940; donated to MAI by Evelyn du Pont Irving in 1957.
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Catalog Number:
20/3119
Barcode:
203119.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Woodworking tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6bbb7106d-d61b-4fd0-af7c-840c071de577
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_217030