Site Pompeii Context House of House of the Mosaic Doves (VIII, 2, 34-35) Excavation year 1885

Object condition fragmentary Preservation state carbonised Object type Textile Fabric structure 2/2 twill

Edges Needlework edging: the edging resembles a narrow tape in tabby weave on the obverse face of the fragment, with closely spaced, large plain overcast stitches perpendicular to the edge on the reverse face; 8 continuous 'warp' elements are running parallel to the edge, 3 threads running along reverse side of edge, 1 thread along the cross section and 4 threads along the obverse side of edge; These elements are intersected orthogonally by more widely spaced threads, following a 1:1 tabby weave ratio, which are clearly visible on the reverse of the textile. Fleece analysis The fibres have an average diameter of 30 μm (min. 27–max. 42 μm). Where preserved, the scales display prominent edges and smooth margins. They are arranged in a mosaic pattern. In the sample, elements with diameters greater than 35 μm show the disappearance of the central medulla. Quality: B (Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 59).

Structural ✓ Sewing yarn fibre wool Sewing yarn structure plied Sewing yarn twist direction S2z Sewing yarn diam 0.4