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Reed mat fragment
Object Number 28-3-10/96695.1
Display Title Reed mat fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mat fragment, bundled and knotted reed strips, brown, held together with wire
Classification
  • Matting
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / El Paso County / <City> / Ceremonial Cave
Additional Geographic Terms El Paso, 26 mi. northeast of
Materials Reed
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 5.5 x 0.7 cm (10 1/4 x 2 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96695
Provenance
Collector Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr.
Collector Harriet S. Cosgrove
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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