Vindolanda VIN TT/88/472 [TT/88/472] Tabby z/z
Catalogue number
VIN TT/88/472 [TT/88/472]
Description
Medium-weight tabby with tapestry band.
Trapezoid outline, short ends of ribbon straight (cut?) and parallel, tapers from 65mm wide to 45mm wide, longitudinal edges slightly frayed
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
330
mm
W.
65
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
tabby
Second weave type
tapestry
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 6.0 | 13.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Pattern
Tapestry band, placed c. 135mm from wider end of ribbon: c.30mm wide, chocolate brown (presumably dyed), distinct (just) from medium brown of ground weave; 1/1 weave passes from ground weave to tapestry band without change or absolutely clear dividing line
Pattern element
band
Other features
Some surface matting, and wear in patches
Use wear
✓
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020