Vesuvian area 162 (type 3) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 165
Inventory number
162
Description
The fabric fragment is hardened and fragile, in an advanced state of carbonization. Analysis of the textile surface was significantly limited by material degradation and the extensive loss of threads.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
5
mm
W.
4
mm
Object condition
small fragment
Preservation state
carbonised
Object type
Textile
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | SEM | SEM | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | 40 - 50 | 30 - 38 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.3 - 0.4 | 0.3 - 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 8 | 9 |
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2017