Vessel fragment

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Date created: 3000–200 BC (Late Archaic to Early Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Late Archaic or Early Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Edwin H. Bishop, Non-Indian
Seller: Edwin H. Bishop, Non-Indian
MAI agent: Dr. Foster H. Saville (Foster Harmon Saville/FHS), Non-Indian, 1874-1942

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Edwin H. Bishop (of Northport, Long Island); purchased from Edwin Bishop in 1917 by Foster H. Saville (1874-1942, MAI staff member) during MAI-sponsored fieldwork.
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Place: Northport; Suffolk County; New York; USA
Island Name: Long Island
Island Grouping: Long Island

See related items: Late Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture); Containers and Vessels

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/1800
Barcode: 061800.001

Object Type: Containers and Vessels

Object Name: Vessel fragment
Media/Materials: Steatite/soapstone
Techniques: Carved

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60531e9d4-6028-4f07-96f9-8711b86831b3

Record ID: NMAI_66273