Pompeii 18078, s.n. Faced tabby z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 78
Inventory number
18078, s.n.
Description
2 fragments: 1,2 x 4,6 cm; 3,5 x 1 cm.
In system 1, four thicker threads (diam. 0.60–0.70 mm; S-twist) are inserted. The state of preservation and the fragment’s dimensions.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragmentary
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
faced tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | plant bast fibre | plant bast fibre | ||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | SEM | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 40 - 50 | 30 - 46 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.4 - 0.5 | 0.5 - 0.6 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 16 | 24 |
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2019