Indian Artifacts Found at Bairdlea Farm, Chester, NY

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Chester Historical Society

Indian Artifacts Found at Bairdlea Farm, Chester, NY: The image displays a collection of indigenous artifacts, specifically arrowheads, neatly arranged in a wooden display case with a glass cover. The artifacts, varying in shape, size, and color, are mounted on a tan-colored fabric background. Each arrowhead appears to be crafted from stone, reflecting different shades of gray and blue. In the bottom center of the display, a label reads "Indian Artifacts Found At Bairdlea Farm Chester, NY," indicating the origin of these historical items.
Indian Artifacts Found at Bairdlea Farm, Chester, NY

The image displays a collection of indigenous artifacts, specifically arrowheads, neatly arranged in a wooden display case with a glass cover. The artifacts, varying in shape, size, and color, are mounted on a tan-colored fabric background. Each arrowhead appears to be crafted from stone, reflecting different shades of gray and blue. In the bottom center of the display, a label reads "Indian Artifacts Found At Bairdlea Farm Chester, NY," indicating the origin of these historical items.

Name/Title

Indian Artifacts Found at Bairdlea Farm, Chester, NY

Entry/Object ID

chs-019490

Scope and Content

A photo of the framed exhibit of 87 Lithic projectile points found on the surfaces of Bairdlea Farm in the 1950s-'60s by James T. Baird. (Loaned to the Chester Historical Society for the 2024 Exhibit at the 1915 Erie Station)

Collection

Baird Family

Category

Agriculture: Dairy, Farms: Bairdlea Farm, Indians

Acquisition

Notes

2023-04-22 James T. Baird loaned for the 2023 Sugar Loaf Exhibit

Archive Details

Creator

James T. Baird.

Date(s) Material Assembled

circa 1950 - circa 1970

Archive Size/Extent

0.8 CF

Dimensions

Height

61.6 cm

Width

59.9 cm

Depth

6 cm

Dimension Notes

Archive, 23.6 by 24.2 by 2.4 in. (59.9 x 61.6 x 6 cm)

Create Date

January 6, 2025

Update Date

July 13, 2025