Pompeii 18067 (type 5) Weft-faced tabby z/z
Catalogue number
Ts 136
Inventory number
18067
Description
20 fragments. Max. dimension 2,5 x 1 cm; Min. dimension 0,4 x 0,7 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
weft-faced tabby
| 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 | 30 - 43 | 16 - 27 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.1 - 0.2 | 0.2 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 22 | 41 |
Data recorded by
Francesca Coletti
Data entered by
Francesca Coletti
Date of study
2018