VIN 73-75 007 Wool warp-faced tabby, z/z
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 007
Inventory number
2
Description
Plain-weave girdle fragment, with two plain selvedges.
The re are 137 (+-2) warp- threads in the girdle .
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
390
mm
W.
60
mm
Preservation state
organic
Object type
girdle?
Fabric structure
warp-faced tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | ||||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | strong | |||
| Twist | z | z | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 27.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Thread count range | 26 - 28 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Both selvedges are plain.
Selvedge type
simple
Fleece analysis
MLR a, true medium; b, generalised medium.
References
Wild, John Peter. “The Textiles from Vindolanda 1973-1975.” In Vindolanda III. Bardon Mill: The Vindolanda Trust, 1977.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020