Flint Blanks - Stone (Flint)

This artifact collection consists of 7 large bi-facial, chipped, flint blanks. There age is uncertain. Their possible c. is 2000 years ago. They are probably from the lower Ohio Valley. These blanks were rough chipped ax at a quarry and later finished into knives, projectiles, points and other tools. The measurement of these flint blanks in inches is as follows: (A) 4.5 x 4; (B) 4 7/8 x 4; (C) 3 5/8 x 3 1/4; (D) 4 1/8 x 3 1/2; (E) 3 3/4 x 3 3/4; (F) 5 3/4 x 3 1/4; (G) 6 x 3.
Abstract/Description: This artifact collection consists of 7 large bi-facial, chipped, flint blanks. There age is uncertain. Their possible c. is 2000 years ago. They are probably from the lower Ohio Valley. These blanks were rough chipped ax at a quarry and later finished into knives, projectiles, points and other tools. The measurement of these flint blanks in inches is as follows: (A) 4.5 x 4; (B) 4 7/8 x 4; (C) 3 5/8 x 3 1/4; (D) 4 1/8 x 3 1/2; (E) 3 3/4 x 3 3/4; (F) 5 3/4 x 3 1/4; (G) 6 x 3.
Title: Flint Blanks - Stone (Flint).
Name(s): Westbrook, Harvey, contributor
Type of Resource: still image
Genre: Artifact
Date Captured: Digitized: 10/12/2004
Other Date: Donated: 02/27/1991
Abstract/Description: This artifact collection consists of 7 large bi-facial, chipped, flint blanks. There age is uncertain. Their possible c. is 2000 years ago. They are probably from the lower Ohio Valley. These blanks were rough chipped ax at a quarry and later finished into knives, projectiles, points and other tools. The measurement of these flint blanks in inches is as follows: (A) 4.5 x 4; (B) 4 7/8 x 4; (C) 3 5/8 x 3 1/4; (D) 4 1/8 x 3 1/2; (E) 3 3/4 x 3 3/4; (F) 5 3/4 x 3 1/4; (G) 6 x 3.
Identifier(s): AAA.0818 (local)
Held by: Corona Public Library
Shelf locator: Box 126, Garage Room 105, B-4
Restrictions on Access: City of Corona
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