Smithsonian miscellaneous collections . s, but no indications of a woven fabric. Specimens b are the only fragments of this type of ware encounteredon the site, and both may have belonged to the same vessel. Thetexture and color of the ware, as well as the impression on the sur-face, are the same as in specimen b discovered at Skinkers Ford onthe Rapidan and figured in plate 17. 32 SMITHSONIAN MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS VOL. 94 Specimens c are fragments of a very heavy coiled vessel with coarsequartz tempering and bearing the impression of rather fine twistedcords. Specimen d is a small fragmen
Smithsonian miscellaneous collections . s, but no indications of a woven fabric. Specimens b are the only fragments of this type of ware encounteredon the site, and both may have belonged to the same vessel. Thetexture and color of the ware, as well as the impression on the sur-face, are the same as in specimen b discovered at Skinkers Ford onthe Rapidan and figured in plate 17. 32 SMITHSONIAN MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS VOL. 94 Specimens c are fragments of a very heavy coiled vessel with coarsequartz tempering and bearing the impression of rather fine twistedcords. Specimen d is a small fragment bearing the impression of what isbelieved to have been a rigid basket. Crushed rock, including a smallamount of quartz, was added as tempering material. It is very hard,is reddish brown in color, and has an average thickness of f inch. Specimen ^ is a small sherd bearing the impression of a very coarsetextile formed of twisted cords, evidently an example of wrappedweaving. No fragments with incised decorations were found on the
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