VIN 73-75 045 Wool 2/2 twill, z/s
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 045
Inventory number
4, 5, 98(bis)
Description
Fragments of dark brown medium diamond twill with hem
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
250
mm
W.
75
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
diamond
Pattern repeat
Reverse with full displ acement after 9 threads of System (2), 14 of System (1).
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | ||||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | weak | |||
| Twist | z | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 10.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
MLR a, hairy medium; b, hairy medium; sewing yarn c, hairy medium.
Sewing
Description
Hem: A raw edge is turned back twice and stitched down in zigzag running stitch with brownish yellow thread . The thread (MLR c, hairy medium) is 2- ply, S-plied from weak Z- spun yarns . Two short lengths of the hem survive (5 cm and 9 cm long) .
Types of stitch
hemming stitch
Sewing yarn fibre
wool
Sewing yarn structure
plied
Sewing yarn twist direction
S2z
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