Textile (Material Keyword)
Artifacts (e.g., clothing, bags, woven cloth, cordage, etc.) comprised of fibers and/or cord that are made from plant or animal material (e.g., animal hair, cotton, flax, hemp, other vegetal fibers, wool).
451-475 (1,481 Records)
Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1049. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Thick strand of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-1049 A: Strand of yucca cordage. 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 upper limit being nearly...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-1050 (2006)
Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1050. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of 2S-Z, 2Z-S, and 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-1050 A: Collection of cordage. 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 upper limit...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-1371 (2006)
Yucca Cordage. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1371. Morris FS 5292. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of finely worked 3Z-S yucca cordage, wrapped with same and tied with a square knot. Some strands loop back and forth, others have cut ends. Reminiscent of other cordage for the attachment of feathers. Measurements: L 19.0, D 1.0 (where bound) CM. Image: AZRU8-1371 A: bundle of 3z-S yucca cordage. AZRU8-1371 B: cordage detail showing overhand knot. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2692 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2692. Morris FS 3744-A. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Looped piece of 2S-Z yucca cordage tied in square? knot. Measurements: L 6.0, W 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2692 A: looped and knotted strand of 2s-Z yucca cordage. 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 refuse, with Burials Nos. 60 and 61 on the...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2837 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2837. Morris FS 4016. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled bundle of 2(2Z-S)Z yucca cordage wrapped S-wise with hide strips Measurements: L 11.5, W 7.0 CM (bundle), D 0.4-0.5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2837 A: bundle of hide-wrapped yucca cordage. 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,...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2838 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2838. Morris FS 5518. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of 2(2Z-S)Z feather-and hide-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: D 0.4-0-5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2838 A: collection of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 193, Aztec West Ruin. For Room 193 Morris described typical architectural features and “refuse that had been deposited on the second floor, including fragments of a considerable...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2839 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2839. Morris FS 3675. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage, wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: bundle not measured; D 0.4-0.5 where wrapped. Image: AZRU8-2839 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. 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...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2898 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2898. Morris FS 4017. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Feather-wrapped 2S-Z cordage folded into a bundle. Feathers mostly missing but present in a few areas. Measurements: D 0.4-0.5 CM (where wrapped). Image: AZRU8-2898 A: bundle of feather-wrapped yucca cordage. 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...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2900 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2900. Morris FS 5049. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of feather- and fur-wrapped yucca cordage wrapped crosswise with same. Some cordage stained bright red, probably with hematite. Feathers and fur mostly missing. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-2900 A: bundle of feather- and fur-wrapped cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 180, Aztec West Ruin. Morris described Room 180 as “fallen into ruin [before the later...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2902 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2902. Morris FS 5248 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large collection of feather-wrapped yucca cordage and other yucca cordage. Some cordage is stained red beneath the wrapping. Feathers remain on some fragments. Long, thick 3-Strand braid of yucca fiber mixed in with larger batch of cordage. Measurements: D 0.4 CM (where wrapped). Images: AZRU8-2902 A: bundle of feather-wrapped cordage and other cords. Note 3-strand braid of yucca fiber....
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2903 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2903. Morris FS 5293. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Mass of feather-wrapped yucca cordage with well-preserved quill wrapping and feather pile. Includes fragment of yucca leaf tie in square knot. Measurements: L 24.0, W 20.0, TH 7.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2903 A: mass of feather-wrapped cordage with intact pile. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-2904 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2904. Morris FS 4015. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large mass of yucca cordage, most 2S-Z, some with remnants of quill wrapping and a few with hide wrapping. One strand stained red. Also one coarse 2(2Z-S)Z strand that may be remains of a header cord from a twined blanket. Measurements: L 34.0, W 22.0, TH 11 CM. Images: AZRU8-2904 A: mass of yucca cordage in box, some quill and hide-wrapped. AZRU8-2904 B: detail of thick cord, possibly part of...
Perishable: Yucca Cordage AZRU8-787 (2006)
Yucca Cordage, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #787. Morris [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Strand of 2S-Z feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-787: Feather-wrapped yucca cordage. 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 upper limit being...
Perishable: Yucca Fabric AMNH 29.0/5285 (2006)
Yucca Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5285. Morris FS 34. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Heavy, looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments. Images: AMNH 29.0/5285A: looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments 1. AMNH 29.0/5285B: looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments 2. AMNH 29.0/5285C: looped yucca fabric with feather-cord attachments 3. AMNH 29.0/5285D: detail of feathers protruding from cord. AMNH 29.0/5285E: detail of feather cords 1.AMNH 29.0/5285F: detail of...
Perishable: Yucca Fabric AMNH 29.0/5286 (2006)
Yucca Fabric, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5286. Morris FS 35. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca fabric fragments, fine and coarse looping. Images: AMNH 29.0/5286_1_2A: fragments of fine and coarse yucca looping. AMNH 29.0/5286_1B: fragments of fine yucca looping. AMNH 29.0/5286_2C: fragment of coarse yucca looping. AMNH 29.0/5286_2D: other face showing feather attachment. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris (1928:357) indicates that “Room 122-2...
Perishable: Yucca Knots AZRU54-3538 (2006)
Yucca Knots, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3538. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Deteriorated yucca-leaf ties, three tied in square knots. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3538A: yucca-leaf knots. Recovered from Room 224, upper trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Yucca Knots AZRU54-3543 (2006)
Yucca Knots, Accession AZRU-00054, Catalog #3543. Other No: [Unknown]. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Remains of yucca-leaf ties, layered and tied in square knots. A group of three is folded in half. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU54-3543A: yucca knots. Recovered from Room 224, lower trash, Aztec West Ruin. Artifacts collected during 1961 West Ruin Stabilization.
Perishable: Yucca Needle AMNH 29.0/5345 (2006)
Yucca Needle, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5345. Morris FS 95. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca needle with 2z-S cotton yarn twisted into it. Image: AMNH 29.0/5345A: probable remains of yucca needle with 2z-S cotton yarn twisted into it. 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...
Perishable: Yucca Needle AMNH 29.0/5346 (2006)
Yucca Needle, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5346. Morris FS 96. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca-leaf needle with cotton fiber yarn, twisted 4Z-S. Image: AMNH 29.0/5346A: yucca-leaf needle with cotton yarn. 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...
Perishable: Yucca Plant AZRU8-2832 (2006)
Yucca Plant, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2832. Morris FS 5287. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Complete narrowleaf yucca plant with roots. Tips of leaves missing. A few leaves are broken off near base and have charred tips. Measurements: L 37.0, W 5.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2832 A: narrowleaf yucca plant. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that...
Perishable: Yucca Yarn AMNH 29.0/5272 (2006)
Yucca Yarn, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #5272, (with 7729, 7599). Cat. #5272 is Morris FS 21. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fine, plied, 2(2Z-S)Z, cordage. Images: AMNH 29.0/5272A: (with 7729, 7599) possible evidence of twined sandal manufacture. AMNH 29.0/5272B: (part of), 2z-s yucca yarn, highly processed, poss for sandal weft. AMNH 29.0/5272C: (part of), 2z-s yucca yarn, highly processed, poss for sandal weft 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room122-2, Aztec West Ruin. Morris...
Perishable: Yucca Yarn AMNH 29.0/7729 (2006)
Yucca Yarn, Accession AMNH29.0, Catalog #7729. Morris FS 1322. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of yucca yarn, plied, 3Z-S, possibly for twined sandals. Image: AMNH 29.0/7729A: bundle of 3z-S yucca yarn, possible warp for twined sandals. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 48, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 48 at the time of excavation is as follows. “The floor was covered with refuse.. The greater proportion of this deposit was of vegetable substance;...
Peru: Incidents of Travel and Exploration in the Land of the Incas (1877)
"Peru: Incidents and Exploration in the Land of the Incas" is E. George Squier's detailed account of his extensive travels in Peru and his investigation of many large archaeological sites during his appointment as US Commissioner to Peru in the mid-1860's. The main objective of Squier's work was, as he professed, to "illustrat[e] Inca civilization from its exisiting monuments" (Squier 1877: 4). The following excerpts from the book's introduction summarize Squier's accounts. "At that time a...
Phase 1 Archaeological Investigation Composite Report for the Proposed U.S. Army Materiel Command Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, Maryland (1996)
This report presents the information formerly contained within two reports: 1), Phase I Cultural Resource Survey of the Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, Maryland, prepared by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, December 1994, and 2) Phase I Archaeological Investigation for the Proposed US Army Materiel Command Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Laboratory Center Adelphi Maryland, prepared by Ebasco Environmental, October 1993. In December 1995, the US Army Corps of Engineers...
Phase 1 Archaeological Investigations at Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, Oneida County, New York (1995)
Panamerican Consultants, Inc. was contracted by Tetra Tech, Inc. of San Bernardino, California in October o f 1994 to conduct a Phase I Archaeological Investigation at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York. A pedestrian survey was conducted to supply baseline archaeological site information for the installation and assess preliminary determinations of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. The results of this investigation were prepared for incorporation into the base...