Pompeii 18078 (type 3) 2/2 twill
Catalogue number
Ts 192
Inventory number
18078
Holding institution
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Description
2 fragments. 6,5 x 4 cm; 4,3 x 2,8 cm
The surface is felted and damaged.
Context
Basic information
Object condition
small fragments
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 | 39 - 46 | 32 - 43 | ||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | 0.3 - 0.4 | 0.3 - 0.4 | ||
| Thread count average | ||||
| Thread count range | 15 - 16 | 15 - 16 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Fleece analysis
The fibres have an average diameter of 31 μm (min. 15–max. 45 μm). Where preserved, the scales have smooth edges. Sporadic fibres with a diameter greater than 35 μm show the disappearance of the central medulla.
Quality: B (Classification method: Rast-Eicher 2008, Coletti 2025, p. 59).
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