Pompeii 18068 (type 1) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 189
Inventory number
18068
Description
7 fragments. Max. dimension 4 x 3,5 cm; Min. dimension 0,8 x 0,4 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
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 | 44 - 56 | 43 - 55 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.3 - 0.4 | 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 11 | 16 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Needlework edging, edging resembles a narrow tape in tabby weave on on the obverse face of fragment, with close large plain overcast stitches perpendicular to the edge on the reverse face, covering cut edges (cut edges can be observed at torn parts of edging); 8 continuous 'warp' elements are running parallel to the edge, 3 thread 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, according to a 1:1 tabby weave ratio, by more widely spaced threads that are clearly visible on the reverse of the textile
Sewing
Structural
✓
Sewing yarn fibre
wool
Sewing yarn structure
plied
Sewing yarn twist direction
S2z
Sewing yarn diam
0.4
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
2018