These were widely traded to native peoples as fire starters, it is not known whether they were used by the Abenakis, but it comes from the upper Connecticut River.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural Conservancy
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1750
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Glass, Magnifying
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Lens
Nomenclature Class
Optical T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
