Flake/debitage

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Date created: 8000 BC–AD 900 (Early Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Albert R. Metz (A.R. Metz), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Donor: Margaret Metz Ford (Margaret V. Metz/Mrs. Stuart M. Ford), Non-Indian, 1891-1971; A. Russell Metz (Albert Russel Metz, Jr.), Non-Indian, 1884-1934

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert R. Metz (1858-1929); donated to MAI in 1929 by his children, Margaret Metz Ford (Mrs. Stuart M. Ford, 1891-1971) and A. Russell Metz (Albert Russel Metz, Jr., 1884-1934).
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Place: Chatham; Morris County; New Jersey; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Materials: Waste

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/5623
Barcode: 165623.000

Object Type: Materials: Waste

Object Name: Flake/debitage
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Flaked/chipped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6204acbf8-0112-4fac-8a7a-1969323c1561

Record ID: NMAI_177430