probably Paleoindian Tradition: Folsom (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Collector:
H. Prescott Beach (Harry Prescott Beach), Non-Indian, 1871-1943 Search this
Previous owner:
H. Prescott Beach (Harry Prescott Beach), Non-Indian, 1871-1943 Search this
Robert T. Beach (Robert Treat Beach), Non-Indian, 1909-1970 Search this
Donor:
Robert T. Beach (Robert Treat Beach), Non-Indian, 1909-1970 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Quartzite
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Haskell; Passaic County; New Jersey; USA (inferred)
Date created:
9000–8000 BC (Late Paleoindian period)
Collection History:
Collected by H. Prescott Beach (1871-1943, of Montclair, New Jersey) at an unknown date; inherited by his son Robert T. Beach (1909-1970); donated to MAI by Robert Beach in 1962.
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