Four Corners Region (Geographic Keyword)
751-775 (1,376 Records)
Cotton Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2795. Morris FS 4915. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of cotton 11Z-S yarn tied in six overhand knots at intervals. Measurements: L 9.5, D 0.3, 0.8 where knotted CM. Image: AZRU8-2795 A: 11z-S cotton cordage tied in overhand knots at intervals. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 182, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 182 as “an open chamber entered through the doorway communicating with Room 189, from which the early...
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AMNH 29.0/5282 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5282. Morris FS 31. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Red and white 2/1 cotton twill fabric fragments. Images: AMNH 29.0/5282A: red and white cotton twill fabric fragments with intact side selvage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:357) indicates that “Room 122-2 is situated above Room 112. Refuse, more than half of its bulk composed of vegetable and other perishable substances, had been thrown in...
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AMNH 29.0/9443 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9443. Morris FS 2927. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Brown cotton fabric with button-like attachments, 1/1 plain weave, twined-stitch embroidery. Images: AMNH 29.0/9443A: brown cotton plain-weave fabric with button like attachments. AMNH 29.0/9443B: close-up of button like attachments 1. AMNH 29.0/9443C: close-up of button like attachments 2. AMNH 29.0/9443D: close-up of reverse face of button like attachments, showing stitching. AMNH 29.0/9443E:...
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AMNH 29.0/9444 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9444. Morris FS 2927. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cotton fabric with button like attachments, 1/1 plain weave, twined-stitch embroidery. Images: AMNH 29.0/9444A: plain-weave cotton fabric with button like attachment. AMNH 29.0/9444B: close-up of button like attachment. AMNH 29.0/9444C: reverse face showing method of attachment 1. AMNH 29.0/9444D: reverse face showing method of attachment 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Aztec West...
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AMNH 29.0/9453 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9453. Morris FS 2937. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Deteriorated remains of cotton 2/1 striped red, brown, and white twill weave fabric. Images: AMNH 29.0/9453A: deteriorated remains of 2-1 striped twill fabric. AMNH 29.0/9453B: reverse face with 1-span floats. AMNH 29.0/9453C: close-up of face with 2-span floats. AMNH 29.0/9453D: close-up of face with 1-span floats. AMNH 29.0/9453E: close-up of red, brown, and white wefts exposed at edge of...
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AMNH 29.1/0023 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AMNH29.1, Catalog #0023. Morris FS 3505. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Seamed and mended 1/1 plain weave, twine-stitch embroidered cotton fabric. Images: AMNH 29.1/0023A: seamed plain-weave cotton fabric. AMNH 29.1/0023B: close-up of seam. AMNH 29.1/0023C: close-up of seam showing paired overcasting yarns. AMNH 29.1/0023D: close-up showing both seams. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 135-2,...
Perishable: Cotton Fabric AZRU8-2724 (2006)
Cotton Fabric, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2724. Morris FS 5530. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small fragment of red, white, and brown striped twill fabric. Intact side selvage. Measurements: L 23.0, W 4.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2724 A: cotton striped-twill fabric 1. AZRU8-2724 B: cotton striped-twill fabric 2. AZRU8-2724 C: cotton striped-twill fabric 3. AZRU8-2724 D: side selvage detail showing inner row of twining 1. AZRU8-2724 E: side selvage showing inner row of twining 2. Recovered...
Perishable: Cotton Pompoms AMNH 29.0/5280 (2006)
Cotton Pompoms, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5280. Morris FS 29. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wrapped cotton pompoms. Images: AMNH 29.0/5280A: cotton pompoms or tassels 1. AMNH 29.0/5280B: cotton pompoms or tassels 2. AMNH 29.0/5280C: cotton pompoms or tassels 3. AMNH 29.0/5280D: side view of pompom showing exposed wrapping cord 1. AMNH 29.0/5280E: side view of pompom showing exposed wrapping cord 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:357)...
Perishable: Cotton Sack AMNH 29.0/5284 (2006)
Cotton Sack, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5284. Morris FS-33. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three-colored, braided-cotton sack fragment with drum string. Images: AMNH 29.0/5284A: twill-tapestry fragment gathered at one end. AMNH 29.0/5284B: close-up showing three-color design 1. AMNH 29.0/5284C: close-up showing three-color design 2. AMNH 29.0/5284D: close-up showing three-color design 3. AMNH 29.0/5284E: close-up of selvage at right. AMNH 29.0/5284F: reverse face of twill-tapestry...
Perishable: Cotton String AZRU 9148 (2006)
Cotton String, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9148. FS 143. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two pcs of cotton string with multiple plies, probably modern. Measurements: 5.0 L, 0.4 D CM (longer). Image: AZRU61-9148 A: cotton string, possibly modern. Recovered from Room 225, 80-100 CM below 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Cotton Textile AZRU8-2733 (2006)
Cotton Textile, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2733. Morris FS 5337. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large piece of cotton plain-weave cloth folded in half lengthwise and stitched up the side to make a baglike object. Intact section of apocynum? stitching present along one side. Remnants of stitching along the other. Very balanced weave. Wide fabric. Measurements: L 32.0, W 78.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2733 A: folded, baglike, cotton plain-weave textile (with flash). AZRU8-2733 B: folded, baglike,...
Perishable: Cotton Textile, AMNH 29.0/8960 (2006)
Cotton Textile, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8960. Morris FS 2454. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Painted, 1/1 plain-weave cotton textile adhering to rush mat. Images: AMNH 29.0/8960A: cotton textile adhering to rush mat AMNH 29.0/8960, view 1. AMNH 29.0/8960B: cotton textile adhering to rush mat 29.0-8960, view 2. AMNH 29.0/8960C: cotton textile adhering to rush mat 29.0/8960, view 3. AMNH 29.0/8960D: cotton textile adhering to rush...
Perishable: Cotton Twill Fabric AZRU8-1773 (2006)
Cotton Twill Fabric, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1773. Morris FS 5338. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of cotton cloth woven in diamond and herringbone twill; four bands of brown and white diamonds alternate with four bands of red and white stripes. Measurements: L 32.5, W 30.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-1773 A: cotton diamond-twill fabric 1. AZRU8-1773 B: cotton diamond-twill fabric 2. AZRU8-1773 C: diamond-twill fabric detail 1. AZRU8-1773 D: diamond-twill fabric detail 2....
Perishable: Cotton with Seed AMNH 29.0/9399 (2006)
Cotton with Seed, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9399. Morris FS 2884. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cotton fiber enclosing seed. Image: AMNH 29.0/9399A: cotton fiber enclosing seed. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 139, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 139 at the time of excavation is as follows: “When the writer broke through the veneer of masonry which sealed the north side of the door leading into Room 139 from Room 143, the condition of the ceiling dictated...
Perishable: Cotton Yarn AMNH 29.0/8443 (2006)
Cotton Yarn, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8443. Morris FS 1936. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Threaded, plied 2Z-S cotton yarn (once attached to a yucca needle). Image: AMNH 29.0/8443A: 2z-s cotton yarn formerly attached to yucca needle. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 72, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 72 at the time of excavation is as follows. “A layer of washed adobe 2 to 4 inches thick covered the floor of Room 72. Eleven long unpeeled willows had...
Perishable: Cotton Yarn AZRU61-9298 (2006)
Cotton Yarn, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9298. FS 166. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probably a detached ply from a plied yarn or woven fabric. Measurements: 3.5 L, 0.15 D CM. Image: AZRU61-9298 A: Cotton Yarn. Recovered from Room 225, 140-160 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Cotton Yarn AZRU61-9374 (2006)
Cotton Yarn, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9374. FS 110. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of cotton yarn tied in overhand knot. Measurements: 22.5 L, 0.2 D CM. Image: AZRU61-9374 A: Cotton Yarn. Recovered from Room 225, N balk, 2nd story roof, NE corner, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Cradle Band AMNH 29.0/8964 (2006)
Cradle Band, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8964. Morris FS 2458. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cradle band with yucca 2-strand twining (S), buckskin, and wood. Images: AMNH 29.0/8964A: cradle band, one face. AMNH 29.0/8964B: close-up of one end showing cordage wrapping beneath buckskin. AMNH 29.0/8964C: cradle band, other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 95, Grave 20, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of...
Perishable: Digging Stick AZRU61-11004 (2006)
Digging Stick, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #11004. FS 176. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Blade end of digging stick or similar implement. Measurements: 55.5 L, 5.5 W (max), 2.0 TH CM. Images: AZRU61-11004 A: end of digging stick. AZRU61-11004 B: detail of tip showing insect damage. Recovered from Room 225, 180-200 CM, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Fabric and Plaited Sandals AMNH 29.0/7657 (2006)
Fabric and Plaited Sandals, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7657. Morris FS 1250. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather-decorated yucca fabric, simple looping, 2Z-S yarns. Artifacts (a-e) are plaited sandal fragments, 2/2 twill. Images: AMNH 29.0/7657A: fragments of looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments. AMNH 29.0/7657B: close-up showing simple looping structure. AMNH 29.0/7657C: close-up showing feather-cord attachments 2. AMNH 29.0/7657D: close-up showing feather-cord...
Perishable: Feather Blanket AMNH 29.0-8963 (2006)
Feather Blanket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8963. Morris FS 2457.CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Twined yucca fiber and turkey feather blanket. Images: AMNH 29.0-8963A: turkey-feather blanket. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 95, Grave 20, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 95 at the time of excavation is as follows. “From 7 to 10 feet from the floor of Room 95 in the masonry portion of the fill were...
Perishable: Feather Belt AMNH 29.0/5283 (2006)
Feather Belt, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5283. Morris FS 32. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather belt, 2-strand twining (S), with red and blue pigment. Images: AMNH 29.0/5283A: feather belt. AMNH 29.0/5283B: feather belt, detail of end showing attachments with red and blue pigment. AMNH 29.0.5283C: feather belt, detail of end showing attachments and red pigment. AMNH 29.0/5283D: feather belt, detail of underside showing end loop and rows of stitching. Recovered from Earl Morris'...
Perishable: Feather Blanket AMNH 29.0/9665 (2006)
Feather Blanket, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9665. Morris FS 3150. CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, NAGPRA ARTIFACT; ACCESS RESTRICTED. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca fiber and turkey-feather blanket, 2-strand twining (S). Image: AMNH 29.0/9665A: turkey-feather blanket with header cords. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 141, Grave 29, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 141 at the time of excavation is as follows. “Neither floor nor ceiling of Room 141 showed the...
Perishable: Feather Object AMNH 29.0/9563 (2006)
Feather Object, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9563. Morris FS 3047. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wand like object of stitched feathers. Images: AMNH 29.0/9563A: wand like object of stitched feathers. AMNH 29.0/9563B: other face of feather object. AMNH 29.0/9563C: another view of stitching elements of probable quill strips used to join feather quills. Note square knot. AMNH 29.0/9563D: side view showing stitching element emerging from side of feather 1. AMNH 29.0/9563E: side view showing ...
Perishable: Feather Ornament AMNH 29.0/7393 (2006)
Feather Ornament, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7393. Morris FS 985. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Wrapped feather ornament with 3-strand braid, square knot. Possible miniature bow. Image: AMNH 29.0/7393A: feather ornament with braid, possible miniature bow. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 54, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:309) indicates that “The first 1 ½ feet of fill in Room 54 consisted of fallen masonry and the uncharred wood of a ceiling which had been supported by two...