Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Louis A. Brennan
Named For: Town near type site
Date Identified: 1968
Type Site: The Twombly Landing Site, (near Alpine)Palisades Park, Bergen County, New Jersey
Identified By: Louis A. Brennan
Named For: Town near type site
Date Identified: 1968
Type Site: The Twombly Landing Site, (near Alpine)Palisades Park, Bergen County, New Jersey
Point Validity:
Provisional type
Brennan was a respected self-taught archaeologist who did extensive work in the Lower Hudson River basin. He published over 53 professional articles. This point was identified in a professional publication, but has no additional professional references. Additional professional identification of this type is needed. This is a provisional type.
Brennan was a respected self-taught archaeologist who did extensive work in the Lower Hudson River basin. He published over 53 professional articles. This point was identified in a professional publication, but has no additional professional references. Additional professional identification of this type is needed. This is a provisional type.
Alpine Ovoid
(Provisional Type)Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a crudely made small to medium ovoid point with an elliptical cross section.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 25 to 45 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 25 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Total Length - 25 to 45 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 25 mm (***based on small sample size***)
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This is reported in southern New York and into New Jersey (lower Hudson River valley).
This is reported in southern New York and into New Jersey (lower Hudson River valley).
Age / Periods:
Date:
Cultural Period: Archaic
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Date:
Cultural Period: Archaic
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