http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/736015/resize%3Aformat%3DfullStomacher1740-1750Silk plain weave embroidered with silk; paper wrapped with metallic threadWhite silk taffeta embroidered with polychrome silk and gilt-silver yarns. Design of seated woman, fruit backets at top sides, birds at bottom sides, flowers between, Piecing and seams at sides and base indicate recutting. White figured silk lining; white silk binding. Ref.: Seligman and Hughes, Domestic Needlework, Pl. 28D.Costumes29.9000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/120976/rdf