Room 147 (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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Basket Plaque, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2896. Morris FS 3739. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket plaque or base. Measurements: D 11.7 CM. Image: AZRU8-2896 A: small plaque or bowl fragment with a one-rod foundation. 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 surface of the refuse…[long...

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Basket Plaque, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2897. Morris FS 3738. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coiled basket plaque or base. Measurements: D 12.7 CM Image: AZRU8-2897 incomplete plaque or the flat base of a steep-sided basket. 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 surface of the refuse…[long...

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Bound Twigs, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2783. Morris FS 3731. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small bundle of juniper twigs bound crosswise with two yucca strips, each tied with a square knot. Measurements: L 8.0, D 2.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2783 A: small bundle of juniper twigs bound with two yucca-leaf ties in square knots. 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...

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Brush. Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1348. Morris FS 3729-A. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Brush made of a bundle of unidentified stiff plant material wrapped crosswise with 2S-Z yucca cordage tied in a knot. Measurements: L 21.5, D 2.7 where bound. Image: AZRU8-1348 A: Yucca or pine needle brush. AZRU8-1348 B: Yucca or pine needle brush. 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...

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Corn Leaf Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2877. Morris FS 3746. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with yucca strips tied in 2 square knots. Measurements: D 18.0 (ext), 6.0 (int) CM. Image: AZRU8-2877 A: coil of corn leaves or husks wrapped crosswise with yucca strips. 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...

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Corncob on Quill, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2870. Morris FS 3723. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Corncob mounted on a feather quill. Measurements: L 8.5, D 2.3 CM. Image: AZRU8-2870 A: corncob mounted on feather quill. AZRU8-2870 B: other face showing orange color of quill. 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...

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Cornhusk Rings, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2850. Morris FS 3732 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two small cornhusk rings tied with square knots. Husks are twisted S-wise. Measurements: D 2.2 AND 2.4 CM. Image: AZRU8-2850 A: two small cornhusk rings. 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...

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Cotton Cloth, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2717. Morris FS 3745. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small piece of cotton plain-weave cloth with intact end selvage and two areas of twined-stitch embroidery. Embroidery is adjacent to end selvage and along one side. Piece of 2S-Z yucca cordage is worked into end selvage. Measurements: L 12.0, W 10.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2717 A: cotton plain-weave cloth with end selvage and twine-stitch embroidery. AZRU8-2717 B: detail of twine-stitch embroidery...

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Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2738. Morris FS 3753. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Four pieces of hide. No evidence of stitching. Measurements: L 11.5, W 6.5 CM (Largest, curled up). Image: AZRU8-2738 A: four hide fragments. 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 surface of the...

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Hide Strips, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2745. Morris FS 3755. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Two strips of hide tied together with a square knot. Measurements: L 36.0, W 1.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2745 A: two strips of hide tied together with square knot. 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...

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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...

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Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1819. Morris FS 3751. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Plaited pot rest, truncated or donut form. Ends of elements extend into opening. Object flattened. Grass fused to one surface. Measurements: D 15.0 (EXT), 7.0 (INT), TH 2.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-1819 A: plaited pot rest, one face. AZRU8-1819 B: plaited pot rest, other face. AZRU8-1819 C: side view showing possible truncation. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 147, Aztec West Ruin. Earl...

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Pot Rest, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #1828. Morris FS 3752. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Finely woven 2/2 plaited pot rest of truncated form. Flattened. Measurements: D 13.5 (EXT), 4.8 (INT), TH 3.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-1828 A: small plaited pot rest, truncated form, flattened. AZRU8-1828 B: side view showing remains of truncated form. AZRU8-1828 C: side view showing yucca elements coiled inside pot rest. AZRU8-1828 D: small plaited pot rest, other face. Recovered from Earl Morris'...

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Sage Leaves Bundle, Accession AZRU-0000, Catalog #2765. Morris FS 3730. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small dumbbell-shaped bundle of sagebrush? leaves. Elements folded back and forth. No crosstie. Measurements: L 9.5, W 4.5, TH 2.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2765 A: bundle of sage leaves. 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...

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Tied Cornhusks, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2916. Morris FS 3722. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three cornhusks tied in overhand knots. Stems still attached. Measurements: L 15.0, W 4.0 CM (largest). Image: AZRU8-2916 A: cornhusks tied in square knots. 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...

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Twig Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2768. Morris FS 3725 . Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Unbound bundle of twigs with a reddish bark, possibly willow. Measurements: L 18.0, W 7.7, TH 4.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2768 A: unbound bundle of twigs, possibly willow. 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...

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"Willow Ring, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2772. Morris FS 3721. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Willow hoop wrapped crosswise with two sets of split twigs. Measurements: D 15.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2772 A: willow ring wrapped crosswise with split twigs. 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 surface...

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Yucca Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2754. Morris FS 3747. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Charred bundle of narrow yucca splints? wrapped crosswise with a wider yucca strip and 2S-Z feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Measurements: D 19.5 (outer) CM. Image: AZRU8-2754 A: bundle of yucca splints wrapped crosswise with yucca leaves and feather 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...

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Yucca Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2856. Morris FS 3728. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Bundle of narrowleaf yucca leaves with intact pointed tips wrapped with two yucca leaf ties spaced about 5 CM apart and tied with square and granny knots. Measurements: L 18.0, D 2.5 where bound CM. Images: AZRU8-2856 A: bundle of narrowleaf yucca leaves wrapped with yucca strips. AZRU8-2856 B: other face. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room 147, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’...

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Yucca Chain, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2864. Morris FS 3734. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca chain with 12 complete and 2 incomplete links composed of strips of broadleaf yucca. Joined with overhand knots, new elements added with square knots. Measurements: L 35.0, W 1.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2864 A: yucca chain. 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...

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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...

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Yucca Root, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2845. Morris FS 3740. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca root and attached fiber. Some stained a purplish-red. Measurements: L 18.0, W 7.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2845 A: yucca root and attached fiber. 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 surface of the...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Tie, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2853. Morris FS 3733. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Yucca tie, coiled and joined with square knot. Measurements: D 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2853 A: small coiled yucca-leaf tie with square knot. 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 surface of the refuse…[long...