Vesuvian area 155 Tabby s/s
Catalogue number
Ts 86
Inventory number
155
Description
3 fragments: 2,2 x 1,2 cm; Min. dimension 1,5 x 1 cm; 0,7 x 1 cm
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragmentary
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
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 | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 34 - 42 | 20 - 38 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.3 - 0.4 | 0.3 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 14 | 16 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Pattern
Parallel bands are formed by three threads of system 2 (likely the weft) inserted into a single shed, separated by two sheds with single picks, following a 3:1:1:3 repeat. The fabric’s state of preservation and size prevent verification of the complete pattern.
Pattern element
band
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2018