Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1985
Type Site: The Florence Street Site (11-S-458), American Bottoms, Illinois
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1985
Type Site: The Florence Street Site (11-S-458), American Bottoms, Illinois
Point Validity:
Provisional type
Perino was a well-respected self-taught archaeologist who was the founder of the Illinois State Archaeological Society. This point was named in a professional publication and has limited professional references to this type. This is considered a provisional type.
Perino was a well-respected self-taught archaeologist who was the founder of the Illinois State Archaeological Society. This point was named in a professional publication and has limited professional references to this type. This is considered a provisional type.
Florence Stemmed
Provisional TypeCluster: Adena Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with the widest part of the blade being about the midpoint of the blade. The shoulders are commonly weak and may be rounded or at an slight upward angle. The stem is long with straight edges. The base is straight with rounded basal corners. This point has a random flaking pattern with moderate percussion flaking and slightly reworked edges. These are usually well made points.
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Additional Comments:
This point is commonly found in association with Mason points.
This point is commonly found in association with Mason points.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are most commonly found in Illinois Valley and into Missouri. May be found in surrounding area with decreased frequency.
These points are most commonly found in Illinois Valley and into Missouri. May be found in surrounding area with decreased frequency.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture: Reds Ocher Culture
Date: 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture: Reds Ocher Culture
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