San Juan County (County) (Geographic Keyword)
12,301-12,325 (14,642 Records)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #1798. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coarse 1/1 obliquely plaited sandal, elements twisted together at heel. No ties. Measurements: L 25.1, W 10.7 CM. Images: AZRU20-1798A: coarse 1-1 plaited sandal, upper face. AZRU20-1798B: lower face. Recovered from Room [Unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact from Aztec Ruins National Monument but of unknown provenience.
Perishable: Plaited sandal AZRU20-3421 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00020, Catalog #3421. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely plaited sandal with cupped toe and heel and a decorative border. Slight toe jog. Remnants of side loops. Original heel strap replaced by a narrow strip of yucca. Hole at heel. Measurements: L 25.8, W 12.0 CM. Images: AZRU20-3421A: plaited sandal with cupped toe and heel. AZRU20-3421B: toe detail. AZRU20-3421C: view of cupped heel. AZRU20-3421D: view of cupped toe. Recovered from...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU3-302 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00003, Catalog #302 . Other No: H-73. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Sandal, med-coarse weave, toe loop, slight toe jog, heel strap. Measurements: L 26.2, W 11.8 CM. Images: AZRU3-302A: plaited sandal, upper face. AZRU3-302B: lower face showing frayed sole. AZRU3-302C: detail of toe end showing interlaced elements along edge. Recovered from Room [unknown], Aztec West Ruin. Artifact donated by Sherman Howe.
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU61-9451 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9451. FS 237. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragmentary remains of a coarsely plaited sandal. Measurements: 11.5 L, 9.0 W CM (largest). Image: AZRU61-9451 A: plaited sandal fragments. Recovered from Room 225, 200-220 CM bel 2nd datum, ash layer, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2817 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2817. Morris FS 3737. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Crude, coarsely woven miniature 1/1 plaited sandal of broadleaf yucca. No toe jog. Measurements: L 6.5, W 4.0 CM (sandal body). Images: AZRU8-2817 A: miniature plaited sandal. AZRU8-2817 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 147, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 147 at the time of excavation is as follows: “the immediate floor covering was a foot of...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2818 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2818. Morris FS 5286. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 2/2 plaited sandal, medium weave, double toe loop of braided yucca, thick heel loop of 2S-Z yucca. Incomplete 2S-Z yucca strap across instep joined to toe loops with 2Z-S and 2S-Z yucca cords. Slightly cupped heel. Small size. Measurements: L 21.0, W 10.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2818 A: 2-2 plaited sandal with double toe loops and heel-toe tie system. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2819 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2819. Morris FS 5301. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probable 1/1 miniature sandal in process of manufacture. Measurements: L 15.0, W 6.5 body only, 10.0 with extended elements CM. Images: AZRU8-2819 A: small 1-1 plaited object, possibly a sandal, in process of manufacture. AZRU8-2819 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2820 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2820. Morris FS 5527. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Toe end of a 2/2 plaited sandal, medium weave, rounded toe with pronounced jog, 2S-Z size loops. Distorted. Measurements: L 12.0 (15.0 flattened), W 9.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2820 A: distorted portion of a 2-2 plaited sandal with toe jog and 2s-Z side loops. AZRU8-2820 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described “refuse that...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2821 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2821. Morris FS 4020. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Very long 2/2 plaited sandal, medium weave, toe missing, unusual heel finish (elements change alignment), pair of 2S-Z cords at heel. Measurements: L 27.5, W 11.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2821 A: remains of 2-2 plaited sandal with heel straps. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2822 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2822. Morris FS 5526. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven 2/2 plaited sandal with toe jog, slightly cupped heel with 2S-Z yucca heel strap. Toe missing. Hole at heel. Measurements: L 25.5, W 10. CM. Images: AZRU8-2822A: Finely woven plaited sandal. AZRU8-2822B: Reverse face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described “refuse that had been deposited on the second floor, including...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2823 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2823. Morris FS 5299. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven 2/2 plaited sandal with toe jog. Heel missing. Ends of yucca elements protrude on underside. No evidence of toe or heel attachments. Perhaps unfinished. Measurements: L 20.2, W 10.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2823 A: finely plaited sandal with toe jog. AZRU8-2823 B: other face showing protruding elements. AZRU8-2823 C: view of protruding elements at toe. AZRU8-2823 D: detail of elements...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2824 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2824. Morris FS 3670. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of a 2/2 plaited sandal. Fine to medium weave. Ends of yucca elements protrude on underside. Toe missing. Had a slightly cupped heel. Measurements: L 16.0, W 5.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2824 A: remains of fine 2-2 plaited sandal. AZRU8-2824 B: underside showing extended elements. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2825 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog # 2825. Morris FS 3669. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large fragment of a coarse 1/1 obliquely plaited sandal. Includes part of the toe (probably) and portions of both side selvages. Measurements: L 21.0, W 9.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2825 A: fragment of coarse 1-1 plaited sandal. AZRU8-2825 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as...
Perishable: Plaited Sandal AZRU8-2830 (2006)
Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2830. Morris FS 5357. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. 2/2 Plaited sandal in process of manufacture. Fine weave, toe jog. Measurements: L 6.0, W 8.0 CM (completed portion); L 11.0, W 14.0 (entire object). Images: AZRU8-2830 A: finely plaited sandal in process of manufacture. AZRU8-2830 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 181, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 181 as having a “considerable deposit of...
Perishable: Plaited Yucca AMNH 29.0/5250 (2006)
Plaited Yucca, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5250. Morris FS 250. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited object, 1/1 Plaiting. Images: AMNH 29.0/5250A: bundle of loosely plaited yucca leaves with remnants of pitch, one face. AMNH 29.0/5250B: other face. AMNH 29.0/5250C: close-up of bundle, one face. AMNH 29.0/5250D: close-up of bundle, other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 76 (EV), Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:315) indicates that “The ceiling of Room 76 had not...
Perishable: Plaited Yucca Object AZRU8-2840 (2006)
Plaited Yucca Object, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2840. Morris FS 3605. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of a 2/2 plaited object, possibly a square ring basket square corner, elements folded over 180 degrees, possible two color design. No rod. Measurements: L 11.0, W 11.0 CM . Images: AZRU8-2840 A: remains of plaited yucca object. AZRU8-2840 B: other face (exterior). Note squarish corner and possible two-tone design. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Third...
Perishable: Plant Braid AZRU8-2835 (2006)
Plant Braid, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2835. Morris FS 3679. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Narrow 3-strand braid of an unidentified plant material, now in two pieces, tied in an overhand knot at one end. Measurements: L 27.0, W 0.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2835 A: narrow 3-strand braid of unidentified plant material. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa...
Perishable: Plant Bundle AZRU61-9200 (2006)
Plant Bundle, Accession AZRU-00061, Catalog #9200. FS 193. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bark strips folded back and forth, formerly bound with same. Measurements: 8.5 L, 2.5 W, 0.8 TH CM. Image: AZRU61-9200 A: bundle of plant material. Recovered from Room 225, N end 180-200 CM bel 2nd datum, Aztec West Ruin.
Perishable: Plant Coil AZRU8-2758 (2006)
Plant Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2758. Morris FS 3637. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of sumac or willow twigs. Ends tucked into coil. Measurements: D 9.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2758 A: coil of plant material, probably sumac or willow. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa Verde refuse had been cast into Room 136-2 and evenly distributed, its...
Perishable: Plant Coil AZRU8-2761 (2006)
Plant Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2761. Morris FS 4069. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of raw material. Measurements: D 6.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2761 A: coil of plant material, possibly sumac or willow and leafy material. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room 153-2 Morris reports that “The refuse deposit in Room 153 was in reality a continuation of that in Room 136, just as the latter was an extension of the rubbish present in...
Perishable: Plant Fiber AZRU8-2846 (2006)
Plant Fiber, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2846. Morris FS 4012 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Mass of reddish-brown fiber, possibly apocynum. Some fibers appear to consist of narrow strips of bark. If apocynum, then color could be natural (undyed). Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-2846 A: mass of reddish-brown fiber, possibly apocynum. AZRU8-2846 B: close-up showing narrow strips of fiber. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 153-2, Aztec West Ruin. Concerning Room...
Perishable: Plant Fiber Rings AMNH 29.0/9499 (2006)
Plant Fiber Rings, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #9499. Morris FS 2983. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small, coiled, wrapped and knotted cornhusk, grass, and yucca rings. Images: AMNH 29.0/9499A: rings tied with square knots. 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...
Perishable: Pot Rest AMNH 29.0/5329 (2006)
Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5329. Morris FS 79. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled, wrapped cedar bark ring. Image: AMNH 29.0/5329 A: ring of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, 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 through the door connecting with the room above...
Perishable: Pot Rest AMNH 29.0/7412 (2006)
Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7412. Morris FS 1004. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves, yucca fiber. Image: AMNH 29.0/7412A: coil of cedar bark wrapped with corn leaves and yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 62-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris’ (1928:317) description of Room 62-2 is as follows: “A rat nest of which the major constituent was about six bushels of cornhusks and tassels, reed stems, and cedarbark, occupied...
Perishable: Pot Rest AMNH 29.0/8288 (2006)
Pot Rest, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #8288. Morris FS 1784. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited pot rest with 2/2 twill, yucca leaf and grass. Image: AMNH 29.0/8288A: plaited pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 179-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:375-376) indicates that “The ashy refuse containing some vegetable matter on the floor of Room 179-2 averaged 2 ½ feet in thickness. From it came four grooved axes, two skinning knives, a sandstone slab, flint and obsidian...