✅ SOLVED Net weight with cordage still intact

[discoidal roller]

Found this down by the creek after a heavy rain a couple of weeks ago. Germantown, Maryland. I didn't post it right away because I figured it had to be modern, maybe made by a homeless guy or something. But I pulled it out again today and thought I'd get some opinions. Any textile experts here? I've got a USB microscope somewhere in the house, and I'll post some closeups if I can find it. Thanks for any feedback.

 

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[Tnmountains]

I am not an expert but it looks like cotton? Be really cool if ancient and survived!

 

[joshuaream]

The way it is rolling up on the sides reminds me of cut sock or tshirt material.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

I thought that same as Joshua when I first saw it. That material wouldn't last long in the elements in Maryland.

 

[monsterrack]

That is a modern weave in the wrapping and in the elements I don't think it would last over 75 yrs at the most JMO. Cool find

 

[quito]

Weave is way to tight and consistent to be to old. Looks like modern clothesline rope in the one pic. And I had the same thoughts as grim and Joshua about the one image.

 

[rock]

Come on you guys got to know its a joke.

 

[discoidal roller]

The way it is rolling up on the sides reminds me of cut sock or tshirt material.

Yeah thats what I was thinking, like if you tear fabric it'll roll up on the edge. The first thing I thought was that it was from a pair of nylons, but now I'm guessing its cotton. Sure gave me a thrill for about a second.

 

[GatorBoy]

I'm guessing it was some poor guy's attempt at crab fishing

 

[Charl]

Grooved weight showing cordage imprint.