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Bifacial tool/projectile point

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Edgar Burke (1889-1950, a physician and hospital director in Jersey City, New Jersey); possibly acquired by Dr. Burke from Robert A. Kercher (1919-2009, an amateur archaeologist and collector from the Cincinnati, Ohio, area), Donald O. Boudeman (1881-1949, a collector from Kalamazoo, Michigan), or Bernard F. Gabringer (1890-1988, an accountant and collector from Tiffin, Ohio); donated to MAI by Dr. Burke's sisters, Alicita Burke Lee (Mrs. Frederick S. Lee, 1903-1992) and Minnie Burke Schwab (Mrs. Robert H. Schwab, 1891-1970) in 1952.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic and Late Pre-Contact Traditions
Possible owner
Robert A. Kercher (Robert Alvin Kercher), Non-Indian, 1919-2009
Donald O. Boudeman, Non-Indian, 1881-1949
Bernard F. Gabringer (B. F. Gabringer), Non-Indian, 1890-1988
Previous owner
Dr. Edgar Burke, Non-Indian, 1889-1950
Donor
Minnie M. Schwab (Mathilde "Tilita" Burke Bradbury Schwab/Mrs. Robert H. Schwab), Non-Indian, 1891-1970
Alicita B. Lee (Mrs. Frederick S. Lee/Mrs. F. S. Lee), Non-Indian, 1903-1992
Date created
1000 BC–AD 1600 (Middle Archaic to Late Pre-Contact period)
Object Name
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials
Chert
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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