possibly Fort Ancient (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Excavator:
Robert A. Kercher (Robert Alvin Kercher), Non-Indian, 1919-2009 Search this
Previous owner:
Robert A. Kercher (Robert Alvin Kercher), Non-Indian, 1919-2009 Search this
Dr. Edgar Burke, Non-Indian, 1889-1950 Search this
Donor:
Alicita B. Lee (Mrs. Frederick S. Lee/Mrs. F. S. Lee), Non-Indian, 1903-1992 Search this
Minnie M. Schwab (Mathilde "Tilita" Burke Bradbury Schwab/Mrs. Robert H. Schwab), Non-Indian, 1891-1970 Search this
Object Name:
Awl/perforator (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Refuse pit or midden; Madisonville; Hamilton County; Ohio; USA
Date created:
AD 1400–1670 (Late Fort Ancient period)
Collection History:
Excavated by Robert A. Kercher (1919-2009, an amateur archaeologist and collector from the Cincinnati, Ohio, area) between 1934 and 1937; purchased from Robert Kercher by Dr. Edgar Burke (1889-1950, a physician and hospital director in Jersey City, New Jersey) in 1950; donated to MAI by Dr. Burke's sisters, Alicita Burke Lee (Mrs. Frederick S. Lee, 1903-1992) and Minnie Burke Schwab (Mrs. Robert H. Schwab, 1891-1970) in 1952.
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