Accession No
D 1962.7 B
Description
Fragment of basketry made from plant fibre, possibly Catlow Twine. 2-ply cord warp of Z-ply with S-twist fibre; diagonal closely twined weft decorated with false embroidery pattern; light brown to yellow colour with dark brown to black geometric motifs.
Place
Americas; North America; United States of America; Oregon; Roaring Springs Cave
Period
?Archaic
Source
University of Oregon [depositor]; Cressman, Luther Sheeleigh [excavator]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
D 1962.7 B; 1-8915 [Specimen no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plant; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
55mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Excavated by Luther S. Cressman in 1937 or 1938.
Event Date 1937
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (References)
Cressman, L.S., et al. (1942). Archaeological Researches in the Northern Great Basin. Publication 538, Carnegie Institution of Washington. Washington, D.C. cf. p. 37
Event Date 1942
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for D 1962.7 A-C: 'Three pieces of twined basketry with false embroidery in black and yellow.'
Event Date 1962
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Fragment of basketry made from plant fibre, possibly Catlow Twine. 2-ply cord warp of Z-ply with S-twist fibre; diagonal closely twined weft decorated with false embroidery pattern; light brown to yellow colour with dark brown to black geometric motifs.
Event Date 28/3/2025
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:326424
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