Name/Title
Point, ProjectileDescription
Projectile Points - Lost Lake; this is a large point with deep corner notches which curve up and into the blade. This example is slightly beveled due to resharpening. The base on this example is larger and thicker than most.
Lost Lake points are diagnostic of the Thebes/ Lost Lake Phase of the Early Archaic Period. Point Found in Collection on a board with a note saying that it was found in Shelby County and donated by M/M Harry C. Morrison.
References: Projectile Points and Their Chronology" Noel D. Justice p. 7Use
8000-6000 BC, Thebes/Lost Lake Phase of the 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