Vindolanda VIN TT/85/025/001-005 Wool 2/2 twill, z/s
Catalogue number
VIN TT/85/025/001-005
Inventory number
TT/85/25
Description
Amalgam of re-used textiles, 2/2 diamond twills and tabby, patched
Context
Basic information
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
2/2 twill
Twill pattern
diamond
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | strong | medium/strong | ||
| Twist | z | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
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FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
A sub- rectangular amalgam of re-used textiles (350mm x 180mm overall) showing at least two structural phases (fig 00a, b). The core 2/2 diamond twill 025/001 (Z/S, c.14/14 per cm) (repeat 12 (occasionally 14) warp/7 weft [d1l]) has a folded hem on one long edge, but is raw on the shorter edges; to its other long edge are sewn a wedge (025/003) of (probably) the same twill and a second scrap (025/005) of the same. The seams are robust, but the sewing in 2-ply thread is crude. A small patch (025/002) of tabby is used to repair a hole at one corner of the amalgam, probably in a second phase; its sewing thread is lighter brown.
The function of the (now incomplete) amalgam is more likely to be utilitarian than for apparel.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020