Accession No
D 1962.11 B
Description
Fragment of basketry made from plant fibre, possibly Catlow Twine. 2-ply cord warp of Z-ply with S-twist fibre; closely twined weft with some decorative overlay; one finished edge; dark brown colour with blackened areas and remains of light brown to yellow decoration.
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 1962.11 B; 1-8504 [Specimen no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plant; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
90mm
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.
Event Date 1942
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for D 1962.11 A-C: 'Pieces of twined basketry, down to the right. Note two-ply warps in D 1962.11 C, also some one-strand full twist overlay.'
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; closely twined weft with some decorative overlay; one finished edge; dark brown colour with blackened areas and remains of light brown to yellow decoration.
Event Date 31/3/2025
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:326427
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