Berenike BE97 0096 Linen tabby, s/s
Catalogue number
BE97 0096
Inventory number
3303 I
Holding institution
Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egypt
Description
Rectangular piece of fine tabby
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
225
mm
W.
75
mm
Preservation state
organic
Relative quality
fine
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | flax | flax | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | medium | medium | ||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 36.0 | 14.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Pattern
Curious band in weft, structural or decorative significance uncertain. Occasional thicker weft yarns.
Borders
One end has a loose fringe in warp c.8mm long.
Data recorded by
Felicity Wild and John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1994-2001