Abrader

Date created
3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
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
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Catalog Number
6/1928
Barcode
061928.000
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
Object Name
Abrader
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Abraded
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68bdb9b18-3ed6-46e6-8db0-a69c03b49b92
Record ID
NMAI_66713