Flint Spear and Arrow-Heads

All Resolutions

—Flint spear-head from the lacustrine settlements of Switzerland.—Various shapes of flint arrow-heads from the lacustrine settlements of Switzerland.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Science & Technology
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Format:: Landscape (wider)
Source:: University of California Libraries, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Primitive man
Author:: Figuier, Louis
Publisher:: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1876
Open Library:: View record

Description:

The Swiss lake dwellings were discovered in mid-nineteenth century and have since become one of the best known and studied type of prehistoric settlement. Favorable climate conditions have allowed for good preservation of organic remains and fruitful research.

Tags:

Download json record

▲ Top

Open Image Editor
(In partnership with Colorcinch)

Where is this illustration likely to be in the public domain?
In the US "In the EU and countries where copyright protection lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years or fewer (assumed from publication info)

Please note that this statement merely reflects our best guess at the probable copyright status of this illustration. By no means is it intended to replace professional or legal advice.
Learn more about how we assess copyright status.

Cite this page:

{{cite web | title=Flint Spear and Arrow-Heads | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/arrow-heads/ | author=Unknown | year=1876 | access-date=June 17, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}