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Number 3575 was discovered in a shell heap located in Wellfleet, MA (Cape Cod) by Fred A. Luce in August of 1916. The object measures 5 in long, 3 1/4 in wide, and was probably used as a hoe or clam digger.

This is evidence of possible contact with Europeans.

Ground stone found in Massachusetts.

From the Parker Collection. Woodworking tool.

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.

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.

These four pieces of clay pottery were discovered July 16, 1914 by Stanley E. Luce while working in a shell heap. Found in Pilgrim Spring (Cape Cod, MA), these clay sherds were located about 24 inches below the surface.

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

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.

Drawings by Fred Luce of items from the collection of Phillip Hamilton Martino. In these drawings we have a grooved axe, pot sherds, and a banner stone.