Herculaneum IV.5. Workroom/Shop linked to atrium of IV.6, Casa della Fullonica.

According to Maiuri, this was a modest dwelling, perhaps inhabited by a family of shopkeepers or artisans. The front part was used for the exercise of the business and the more private rear portion formed the living quarters. On one side of the entrance corridor is a simple workroom, IV.5, and on the other a shop IV.7.

See Maiuri, Amedeo, (1977). Herculaneum. 7th English ed, of Guide books to the Museums Galleries and Monuments of Italy, No.53 (p.30-1).

IV.5 Herculaneum, on right, September 2015.

Entrance doorways to linked property on east side of Cardo IV Inferiore, IV.7, on left, and IV.6 in centre. Photo courtesy of Michael Binns.

IV.5 Herculaneum, on right, September 2015.

Entrance doorway to workshop, linked to atrium of IV.6. Photo courtesy of Michael Binns.

IV.5, Herculaneum, May 2003. Looking east to entrance doorway. Photo courtesy of Nicolas Monteix.

IV.5, Herculaneum, September 2015. Entrance doorway to workshop.

IV.5, Herculaneum, May 2005.

Looking west from workshop onto Cardo IV. Inferiore. Photo courtesy of Nicolas Monteix.

V.5, Herculaneum, May 2005.

Looking west towards area of upper floor above entrance doorway onto Cardo IV. Inferiore.

Photo courtesy of Nicolas Monteix.

IV.5, Herculaneum, May 2003.

Looking east to remains of room on upper floor, above IV.5. Photo courtesy of Nicolas Monteix.