Room 189 (Other Keyword)

PROJECT Lori Reed. Laurie Webster.

Digital images of pottery and perishable items recovered from Earl Morris' excavations of Aztec West Ruin between 1916 and 1922. Although Morris' excavations at Aztec were extensive, his analysis and descriptions of the artifact assemblage were cursory. In 2003, Laurie Webster and Lori Stephens Reed began systematic analysis, documentation, and digital imaging of pottery and perishables from Morris' Aztec West Ruin collections housed at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY and...

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This project includes images of perishable artifacts (textiles, basketry, etc.) and pottery recovered from Aztec Ruins during the course of numerous National Park Service (NPS) projects. Some of the artifacts were donated to the NPS and may have originated at sites other than Aztec Ruins. The artifacts are part of the NPS collections and are housed at either Aztec Ruins National Monument, Hibben Center at the University of New Mexico, or Western Archeology and Conservation Center. Most of the...

IMAGE Lori Reed.

Mancos/McElmo Black-on-white, bowl, Accession AZRU-00001 Catalog #999, Morris FS 5343. Analyzed by Lori Reed 2011. Temper not examined; not visible. Vessel is 100% complete with 20% reconstruction with unknown adhesive. Measurements: 27.8 cm diameter, 15 cm height. Image AZRU1-999 A: side view showing shape of bowl (with flash). Image AZRU1-999 B: side view showing shape of bowl. Image AZRU1-999 C: view of handle showing cordage through repair holes. Image AZRU1-999 D: view of other handle - no...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Basket Ladle, Accession AMNH29.1, Catalog #3219. Morris FS 5432. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Painted basket ladle or rattle with remnants of red clay coating, 2 rod and welt, grass, yucca, willow or sumac. Images: AMNH 29.1/3219A: basket ladle with remnants of red clay coating. AMNH 29.1/3219B: detail showing remnants of red clay coating. AMNH 29.1/3219C: underside. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 189 at...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Brush, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2775. Morris FS 5317. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small bundle of pine needles? bound crosswise with Z-SPUN cotton yarn tied in square knot. Some elements missing. Measurements: L 18.0, D 2.5 where bound CM. Image: AZRU8-2775 A: probable pine-needle brush wrapped with z-spun cotton yarn tied in a square knot. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cedar Bark Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2888. Morris FS 5253. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large coil of juniper bark wrapped crosswise with same. Cotton lint adhering. Measurements: D 23.0 (ext), 3.0 (int) CM. Image: AZRU8-2888 A: large coil of cedar bark wrapped crosswise with same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Upper Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Coiled Basket, Accession AZRU-00001, Catalog #1033. Morris FS 5256. Analyzed by Laurie Webster and Ed Jolie, 2006. Coiled basket bowl, base repaired with a coiled plaque decorated with a Mesa Verde-period design. Bowl is two-rod stacked; base plaque is two-rod and welt/bundle foundation. Measurements: D 28.5, H 8.0 CM. Image AZRU1-1033 A: coiled basket, base repaired with a coiled plaque. AZRU1-1033 B: detail. AZRU1-1033 C: detail of center 1. AZRU1-1033 D: detail of center 2. AZRU1-1033 E:...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Coiled Basket, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2895. Morris FS 5257. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket bowl. Base missing. Measurements: D 15.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2895 A: coiled basket with one-rod foundation, base missing. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, upper level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to date been taken from any chamber in the western half of the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Corn Leaf Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2886. Morris FS 5308. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: D 13.5 (ext) 6.0 (int) CM. Image: AZRU8-2886 A: coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with same. 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 have to date been taken from any chamber in...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Corncob on Stick, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2872. Morris FS 5331. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Corncob mounted on a stick. Measurements: L 17.5, D 3.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2872 A: corncob mounted on a stick. 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 have to date been taken from any chamber in the western half of the pueblo. [Later occupants]...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornhusk Basket Base, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2779. Morris FS 5313. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Probable base of a large openwork cornhusk basket consisting of an oval hoop with remains of network of wrapped and knotted yucca strips. Crudely worked. Measurements: L 32.0, W 24.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2779 A: probable base of cornhusk basket. AZRU8-2779 B: detail of wrapped elements. AZRU8-2779 C: detail of wrapped elements 2. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornhusk Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2831. Morris FS 5312. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: L 24.5, D 2.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2831 A: bundle of cornhusks wrapped crosswise with same. 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 have to date been taken from any chamber in the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornhusk Mat, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2781. Morris FS 5251. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Incomplete semicircular object consisting of a double layer of folded cornhusks folded crosswise over a willow hoop and joined by a pair of 2S-Z yucca cords tied in overhand knots. Measurements: Not measured. Images: AZRU8-2781 A: cornhusk mat on wooden hoop. AZRU8-2781 B: close-up of cornhusks folded over hoop, joined with knotted cordage. AZRU8-2781 C: detail of overhand knot. Recovered from...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Bundle of Cotton Braid, Accession AZRU-0008, Catalog #530. Morris FS 5249. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. More than 2M of 10-strand cotton braid gathered into a bundle. Measurements: L 6.5, W 4.0 CM; DIA CORD 0.3 CM. Image: AZRU8-530 A: Bundle of Cotton Braid. Image: AZRU8-530 B: detail showing end tucked under. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to date...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cotton Cloth, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2720. Morris FS 5340. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two pieces of very finely woven cotton plain-weave cloth. Selvages missing. Light colored with dark stains. Measurements: L 7.0, W 18.0 CM (larger one). Image: AZRU8-2720 A: finely woven fragments of cotton plain-weave cloth, stained. 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cotton Cloth, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2721. Morris FS 5345. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Fragment of cotton plain-weave cloth. Selvages missing. Relatively coarse weave. Paired wefts were inserted from each side to correct tension. Measurements: L 16.0, W 10.5 CM. Images: AZRU8-2721 A: cotton plain-weave cloth, stained. AZRU8-2721 B: detail of paired wefts in two different rows. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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....

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Hide Scraps, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2905. Morris FS 5336. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006.18 fragments of hide scraps, one with red pigment on interior face. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-2905 A: box of hide scraps, one with red pigment. 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 have to date been taken from any chamber in the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Two Pahos, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2635 and #2568. Morris FS 5318 and FS 3912 respectively. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. AZRU8-2635: Roundel paho with ferule. Lower end shortened and reworked with a deep groove. Morris: "Head of ceremonial stick reworked to knife handle." AZRU8-2568: Roundel paho with ferule. Charred at one end. Measurements: AZRU8-2635= L 19.5, D 1.8 (knob), 1.6 (shaft) CM; and AZRU8-2568= L 36.5, W 1.8 (knob), 1.5 (shaft) CM. Images: AZRU8-2635 A: AZRU8-2635...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Plaited Bag, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1805. Morris FS 5296. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Elongated plaited rush bag, 2/2 weave, filled with well-preserved feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: L 36.0, W 18.0 CM. Width of mouth opening 10.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-1805 A: plaited bag, stuffed with feather-wrapped cordage. AZRU8-1805 B: plaited bag. AZRU8-1805 C: detail of mouth opening. AZRU8-1805 D: detail of mouth opening 2. AZRU8-1805 E: detail of mouth opening 3. AZRU8-1805 F:...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Plaited Mat, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2914. Morris FS 5250. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. One small and three large pieces of a fine 2/2 plaited mat with an intricate selvage and rounded corner. The largest fragment is folded. Measurements: L 72.0, W 44.0 CM (largest). Images: AZRU8-2914 A: pieces of 2-2 twill plaited mat in drawer. AZRU8-2914 B: detail of selvage. AZRU8-2914 C: detail of selvage, no scale. AZRU8-2914 D: detail of weave. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Plaited Sandal, Accession AZRU-00001, Catalog #957. Morris FS 5298. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited Sandal, medium weave, side loops of 2S-Z cordage and yucca leaf, decorative border. Measurements: L 25.5, W 10.7 CM. Image AZRU1-957 A: plaited sandal, upper face. Image AZRU1-957 B: detail of toe area. Image AZRU1-957 C: detail of heel area. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Lower Level, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1824. Morris FS 5254. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Pot rest of coiled yucca leaves wrapped crosswise with same. Measurements: D 20.5 (EXT), 10.0 (INT), TH 2.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-1824 A: yucca-leaf pot rest. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 189, Aztec West Ruin. Morris noted that Room 189 “contained the largest quantity of perishable objects from the Chaco period that have to date been taken from any chamber in the western half of the...