Pompeii 18056 (type 22) 2/2 Twill
Catalogue number
Ts 198
Inventory number
18056
Description
The fragment is composed of multiple overlapping layers of different fabrics. The 2/2 twill weave is predominantly observed on both sides, whereas only a small portion of a half-basket weave is visible. No structural connection between the two textiles can be determined.
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
9
mm
W.
7
mm
Object condition
small fragment
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 | 40 - 50 | 40 - 50 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.4 - 0.5 | 0.4 - 0.5 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 8 - 9 | 11 - 12 |
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
2017