VIN 73-75 001 Wool tabby, z/z
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 001
Inventory number
22
Description
A coarse, but regular, plain-weave fabric, now very dark brown. About 6cm2 survives. The yarns vary slightly in thicknessT but the overall appearance is good.
Context
Basic information
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | ||||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 6.0 | 8.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
MLR a, hairy medium; b, hairy medium.
References
Wild, John Peter. “The Textiles from Vindolanda 1973-1975.” In Vindolanda III. Bardon Mill: The Vindolanda Trust, 1977.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020