possibly Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
Dr. Simon Willard Houghton (S. W. Houghton), Non-Indian, 1849-1924 Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Simon Willard Houghton (S. W. Houghton), Non-Indian, 1849-1924 Search this
Seller:
Dr. Simon Willard Houghton (S. W. Houghton), Non-Indian, 1849-1924 Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Enfield; Hartford County; Connecticut; USA
Date created:
6000–1000 BC (Middle to Late Archaic period)
Collection History:
Formerly in the collection of and possibly collected by Dr. Simon W. Houghton (1849-1924, a physician living in Somers and Enfield, Connecticut); purchased by George Heye/MAI from Dr. Houghton in 1916.
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