Basket Item Number: 45SK59B/623 from the The Burke: University of Washington
Fragile open twined basketry remnant with detached section of double handled rim. Rehoused in two boxes. Box 1 of 2 includes basket and rim, while box 2 of 2 holds a bag of associated debris described in Basketry Card. Removed and bagged one original tag with object numer on it (see archives). B. Avery 06/03/05. Information from field Basketry Card (see Archaeology Archives): Handles: 2 handles - usual twisted construction - double association Rim: Wrapped & folded construction - not connected to body at all places. Body: Open twining - coarse gauge - about 1.5 stitches per inch Bottom: n/a Provenience: Cut: n/a Horiz. Loc.: 90S - 3S - 150E - 15E Depth: 142 cm Warp Max: 1.10 Warp Min: .53 Warp Mean: .77 Weft Max: .70 Weft Min: .30 Weft Mean: .45 Remarks: Large glob in bottom - assorted twigs, cedar bark, pine cone - clay - possibly falling apart basketry pieces.
University of Washington Field Party Expedition
Date notes: 670 +/- 75 BP
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