Flake
EU1759
From: Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: European
| Object Number | EU1759 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Abbevillian (uncertain) | Clactonian I (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Northern France | Saint-Acheul (uncertain) |
| Locus | 40 metre terrace? |
| Period | Abbevillian (uncertain) | Clactonian I (uncertain) |
| Section | European |
| Materials | Flint |
| Description | No Original Card Revised: Flint flake - Probably of natural origin. Rectangular with cortex remaining on greater part of upper face. Very slightly patinated a brownish gray on lower face. Upper face has grayish blue patination. Lustered. Edges show utilization from alternate faces. Some fine reddish sands adhering. North France (?St. Acheul, 40 metre terrace). Abbevillian or Clactonian I. See note on EU 1748a card. |
| Length | 8 cm |
| Width | 4.8 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from the Field Museum, 1914 |
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