Cordage Fragment Item Number: 45KT20/80 from the The Burke: University of Washington
One fragment 2-strand twisted cordage with knots. Original tag labeled 45 KI-8 80 (in black ink) and 2S2-4/FN-52 (in pencil). Fragment is not straight but curved in S-shape, with two knots. Find #80 on the Field Catalog Form indicates the provenience as: Unit 2S2, Level 4, Comments: "Fragment knotted 2-strand cordage." Field #52 in field notebook #1reads: "Cordage, Sq. or Pit #: 2S2-4, Surf D: 37", Loc.: 8" from N of 3S2, 6" from E of 3S2, Rathbun, 6/30/1953" (S. Chappel, 1/28/10)
Eastern Washington Kittitas County Middle Columbia North America Pacific Northwest Plateau Washington State Western United States
Owned by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Length is approximate and measured as if straight. Width is taken at largest point.