Cordage

Item number 45SK59B/62 from the The Burke: University of Washington.

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Description

One fragmentary piece of a basket handle, braided cordage with a knot in one end. This specimin is Class II cordage. According to Munsell (1976) (see bib for full citation), Class II cordage is made of two strands of twisted limb or root cordage. Rehoused by H.D. 10/2003. Loose particles from this item also housed in a plastic bag with object. Information from Basketry Card ( see Archaeological Archives) Cut: 4N, 12E Depth: 137 cm Horizon Loc. 75S - 4N - 35E - 12E Description: Rope Handles: n/a Rim: n/a Body: Two twigs twisted - 24.5 cm in length - width 1.13 cm Measurement: Left .50 cm Right: .63 cm Remarks: Good condition

Credit Line

University of Washington Field Party Expedition

Notes

Date notes: 670+/- 75 BP (note the above date is listed backwards due to Argus conventions)

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Item History

What

Name
Cordage
Identification Number
45SK59B/62
Type of Item
cordage
Material
cedar bark
Overall
length 24.5 cm, width 0.0 cm, height 1.5 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 0.0 g

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Who

Field Collector
David Munsell

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1970

Other

Accession Number
1983-13
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
2
Site Number
45-SK-59B
Object Category
Woven Material
Object Sub Category
Cordage

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