The Archaeology of Rural Artisans: Final Investigations at the Mermaid Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop Sites, State Route 7 (Limestone Road), New Castle County, Delaware

DelDOT Archaeology Series: No. 110

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• Report Cover
• Abstract
• DelDOT Archaeological Series Index Information
• Acknowledgements
• Table of Contents
• Introduction, Environmental Setting
• Previous Archaeological Investigations
• Research Contexts
• A Historical Context for the Mermaid Intersection
• Mermaid Blacksmith Shop and Stable (7NC-D-106B)
• Mermaid Wheelwright Shop (7NC-D-106C)
• Conclusions and Recommendations
• References Cited
• Personnel
• Appendices
  • Cultural Resource Survey Forms (not posted)
  • Sample of Blacksmith and Wheelwright Account Books, 1788-1908
  • William Ball's Will, 1709
  • William Ball's Will, 1747
  • Inventory of William Ball, May 12, 1818
  • Inventory of Rebecca Walker, October 1872
  • Phase I and II Total Artifact Counts, Mermaid Blacksmith Shop and Wheelwright Shop
  • Supplemental Metals Catalog Sheet
  • Notes on Site Numbers
  • Glossary