Prehistoric Textile Fabrics Of The United States, Derived From Impressions On Pottery / Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 393-425

Name: Prehistoric Textile Fabrics Of The United States, Derived From Impressions On Pottery / Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 393-425
Author: William Henry Holmes

By William Henry Holmes

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The work analyzes impressions left on prehistoric pottery to reconstruct textile patterns, cordage, and weaving techniques, presenting grouped examples, line drawings, and plates drawn from multiple North American regions and comparisons with Swiss lake-dwelling finds. It describes cord-marking, plaited and twisted cords, diagonal and other fabric forms, tools and methods for spinning and weaving, and the role of baskets and nets in pottery manufacture. Interpretive restorations illustrate likely fabrics and decorative uses, while the author notes limitations of pottery impressions as incomplete evidence for the full range of ancient textiles.

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William Henry Holmes

William Henry Holmes was an American archaeologist and ethnologist known for his significant contributions to the study of Native American art and culture. He served as a prominent figure in the Bureau of Ethnology, where he published numerous reports that explored various aspects of ancient American artifacts. His notable works include "A Study of the Textile Art in Its Relation to the Development of Form and Ornament," which examines the evolution of textile arts in relation to cultural expression. Holmes's research has been instrumental in understanding the artistic traditions of indigenous peoples, particularly in the context of pottery and textile arts.