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Research Highlights Dr. Kuttruff has received national and international recognition for her research in conservation, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological textile remains. Her current research project focusing on prehistoric footwear and bags contributes to the long-range research goal of understanding continuity and change in the production and use of prehistoric textiles. Her research on prehistoric footwear and bags recovered in dry caves and rock shelters in Missouri and Arkansas indicates that the selected specimens that have been AMS radiocarbon dated range in age, from approximately 6,500 BC to AD 1400, and include all of the major traditions and cultural periods. Changes in materials, technology, production techniques, artifact style, complexity, use, and performance characteristics are being evaluated over time as well as specific cultural and ecological contexts. Important knowledge regarding the skill level and human effort is often associated with factors such as wealth, status and identity. Dr. Kuttruff is also involved in two long-term research projects that focus on Louisiana. One is to document hand woven Louisiana Acadian textiles and the tools used in the home production of those textiles, and the other is a study of nineteenth century burial dress based on archaeological evidence from Louisiana.
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