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Map of Ward-Hill area. Fred Luce drew many maps of areas and sites where he collected.

Gorgets and Pendant from the Walker 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, perhpas ceremonial or to signify status.

Thera's handwriting is on the back describing the location. "Mortars", or "corn mills", were used to grind wild grain, as well as maize or corn. There were a number of "mortars" on the Buttonwoods property, and most were found in the Haverhill area.…

Stone Bead found at the Jewett site. Very small and carefully made.

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.

From the Parker Collection. Woodworking tool.

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.

Drills from Groveland Camps. Woodworking tools, perhaps for drilling wood or bone.