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 Collection

Archive Details

Creator

Baird, James (Jim) Tuttle, 1945-

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 17, 2026