Cave of Letters 7.62 Linen tabby s/s
Catalogue number
Cave of Letters 7.62
Inventory number
IAA No. 61-1310
Holding institution
Israel Antiquities Authority
Description
Tunic (of child)
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
380
mm
W.
450
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | flax | flax | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
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| Diameter average | ||||
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| Thread count average | 17.0 | 11.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Grouped selvedge 1(5).
Other features
It is comprised of two identical sheets, sewn together along one selvedge in the manners of the tunics. Selfbands descent from both sides of the neck opening. Found in waterskin No. 7.68. It has 'sacs'.
Sewing
Description
Sewing remains.
References
Yadin, Yigael. The Finds from the Bar Kokhba Period in the Cave of Letters. Judean Desert Studes. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society, 1963.
Data recorded by
Orit Shamir
Data entered by
Bela Dimova