Drill (3084), Drill (3101), and Scraper (3019)
These three are examples of the large collection of artifacts Fred Luce and his family found at the Haverhill Trotting Park, right in his backyard where they had a commercial plant nursery. Overall, there were at least 800 artifacts found there.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Artifact
3084, 3101, 3019
Gun Flint (?) (2603)
This is evidence of possible contact with Europeans.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Stone
2603
Clay Pipe Fragment (?) (2301)
From the Cole Site in Merrimack, Massachusetts. Clay and stone pipes and pipe fragments are frequently found in other areas, but seem to be rare here.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Stone
2301
Arrow Point (4301)
One "arrowhead" from the Philbrick-Day Collection. The enclosed note states that it was found on the Hannah Duston Farm in a post hole. This is carefully boxed and labelled, indicating that it was considered a significant find for the collection.
Philbrick-Day Collection
Stone
4301
Ground Stone (1735)
Ground stone found in Massachusetts.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Stone
1735
Nodular Flint (4306)
Fragment of Nodular Flint from Groveland, part of the Day-Philbrick Collection. Flint was a valuable resource for tool-making.
Day-Philbrick Collection
Stone
4306
Drills (251, 505, 506)
Drills from Groveland Camps. Woodworking tools, perhaps for drilling wood or bone.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
251, 505, 506
Gorgets (215, 216)
Two gorgets from Groveland Camps. Archeologists are not certain of the purpose of gorgets, but based on the size and shape, along with the drill holes, these were likely worn around the neck, perhaps ceremonial or to signify status.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Stone
215, 216
Gouge (199)
From the Parker Collection. Woodworking tool.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Stone
199
Steatites (212, 213, 4320)
Two steatite (soapstone) fragments from the Parker Collection at Groveland Camps. Steatite, or soapstone, was carved into bowls or other objects.
4320 is from the Day-Philbrick Collection. Location Unknown.
Frederick A. Luce Collection
Stone
212, 213, 4320