Pompeii 18069 (type 13) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 190
Inventory number
18069
Description
5 fragments. Max. dimension 1,6 x 2 cm; Min. dimension 0,5 x 1,5 cm
The fibres lie parallel within the threads. The threads appear shiny and smooth.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
fragmentary
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 | 34 - 38 | 39 - 50 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.2 - 0.3 | 0.3 - 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 11 | 18 |
References
Coletti, Francesca. I tessuti di Pompei e d’Area Vesuviana. A3TEX Series, I. Roma: Edizioni Quasar, 2025.
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2018