Celt

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Date created: 6000 BC–AD 1600 (Middle Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Possible collector: Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893
Possible seller: Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928
Previous owner: Luke J. Mullock, Non-Indian, 1806-1893; Dr. John Owen McGregor (J.O. McGregor), Non-Indian, 1850-1928

Collection History: Probably collected or excavated by Luke Mullock (1806-1893) between 1887 and 1888; purchased by Dr. John Owen McGregor (1850-1928, a physician and collector in Hamilton, Ontario) in 1893 from Luke Mullock's heirs; purchased by MAI in 1916, possibly from Dr. McGregor.
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Place: Lake Medad; Halton Regional Municipality; Ontario; Canada

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Woodworking tools

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 5/7112
Barcode: 057112.001

Object Type: Woodworking tools

Object Name: Celt
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d732d06c-1752-4eb4-bbd6-84e525f6776e

Record ID: NMAI_61705