Name/Title
Point, ProjectileDescription
Projectile Point - Lost Lake point characteristics - similar to the Thebes point. Resharpening accomplished by left hand beveling. Point exhibits deep corner notches which curve upward into the interior. Points differ from Thebes in that the base is slightly bifurcated. Color - tan, lighter towards point than base.
Lost Lake points are the products of a subculture of the Early Archaic cultures. Point Found in Collection glued to a board with a note saying it was found in Shelby County and donated by M/M Harry C. Morrison
References: Projectile Points and Their Chronology: Noel D. Justice pp 6-8Use
8000 BC-6000 BC, Early Archaic PeriodCollection
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonAcquisition
Accession
1988.001Source or Donor
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonMade/Created
Place
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date: 8000 B.C.-6000 B.C.Create Date
January 3, 2002Update Date
April 4, 2024