Pompeian Venus

Part of a felter's shop sign. It shows Venus in flowing robes and riding a chariot pulled by elephants.To her right is Fortuna, holding a cornucopia, to her left a genius. Cupids attend her.

Below this are pictures showing the stages involved in the felt-making process. On the left a man is combing wool on a low table. In the centre four men are making felt from a combination of wool and animal hair, held together with a sticky binder. On the far right, past another comber, a man displays the finished product. The large letters above are part of an electoral poster.

On Via dell'Abbondanza.