Room136-2 (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.

Coiled Basket Plaque, Accession AZRU-00001, Catalog #1037. Morris FS 3601. Analyzed by Laurie Webster and Ed Jolie, 2006. Small coiled plaque. Rim incomplete. Numerous split stitches. Measurements: D 17.0, TH 0.6 CM. Image: AZRU1-1037 A: coiled plaque. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, third floor, 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Corn Leaf Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2881. Morris FS 3693. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with same. No center opening. Measurements: D 15.5 CM. Image: AZRU8-2881 coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with same. No center opening. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Corn Leaf Coil, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2883. Morris FS 3697. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with strips of same. Irregular shape. Measurements: D 10.0 (ext) 6.0 (int) CM. Image: AZRU8-2883 A: small coil of corn leaves wrapped crosswise with strips of same. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, 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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornhusk Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2918. Morris FS 3655. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Container consisting of layers of cornhusks wrapped crosswise with strips of broadleaf yucca and thick strands of coarse 2Z-S yucca cordage. Yucca strips tied in square knot. Only observable contents was a fragment of a gray feather. Measurements: L 23.0, D 6.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2918 A: bundle of cornhusks wrapped crosswise with yucca strips and 2z-S cordage. Recovered from Earl Morris'...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornhusk Package, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2750. Morris FS 3676. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Cornhusk package consisting of a folded cornhusk still attached to stem. Husk and portion of stalk wrapped crosswise with turkey feather-wrapped yucca cordage. Cornhusk filled with a granular substance--possibly a mineral or just sand. Measurements: L 11.5, W 7.0, TH 6.0 CM. Images: AZRU8-2750 A: cornhusk package wrapped with feather cordage. AZRU8-2750 B: cornhusk package wrapped with...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Cornhusk Quids, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2787. Morris FS 3672. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Five wads of cornhusk fiber. Measurements: Not measured. Image: AZRU8-2787 A: five cornhusk quids. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of, 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 level at a height of 3½ feet from...

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Hide Fragments, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2744. Morris FS 3701. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Three hide fragments, all shaped. Two have small stitching holes along edge. Probably remains of a moccasin or other garment. Measurements: L 12.0, W 4.0 CM (largest). Image: AZRU8-2744 A: three hide fragments. AZRU8-2744 B: detail of fragments with stitching holes. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of...

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Plaited Mat Fragments (6 fragments), Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2908. Morris FS 3668. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Descriptions: AZRU8-2908 A: Fragment of a fine 2/2 plaited mat; Measurements: L 22.0, W 19.0 CM. AZRU8-2908 B: Fragment of a medium 2/2 plaited mat and a detached intricate selvage probably from this mat; Measurements: L 27.5, W 25.0 CM. AZRU8-2908 C: Fragment of a coarse 2/2 plaited mat with alternating narrow and wide elements in one direction, and a detached intricate...

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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...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Sagebrush Bundle, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2764. Morris FS 3657. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Small bundle of stems with velvety leaves, probably sagebrush, wrapped crosswise with strip of broadleaf yucca. Piece of Z-spun cotton yarn stuck to bundle. Measurements: L 24.5, D 3.5 WHERE BOUND CM. Image: AZRU8-2764 A: bundle of sagebrush. Cotton yarn stuck to sample. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Loop, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2857. Morris FS 3662. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Large loop of narrowleaf yucca ties folded in half. Leaves joined with 4 square knots. Measurements: L 21.0 (folded), W 4.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2857 A: large folded loop of narrowleaf yucca leaves tied with square knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, Aztec West Ruin. Earl Morris’ description of Room 136-2 at the time of excavation is as follows: “A great quantity of Mesa...

IMAGE Laurie Webster.

Yucca Ties, Accession AZRU-00008, Catalog #2862. Morris FS 3659. Analyzed by Laurie Webster, 2006. Collection of yucca ties of narrowleaf and broadleaf yucca tied with square knots. Measurements: L 25.0, W 17.0 CM. Image: AZRU8-2862 A: collection of yucca-leaf ties with square knots. Recovered from Earl Morris' excavation of Room136-2, 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...