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Child's stomacher
American or English
early 18th century
Object Place: probably Boston, New England, United States
Medium/Technique
Linen needlepoint and bobbin lace
Dimensions
22 x 17.5 cm (8 11/16 x 6 7/8 in. )
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Edward L. Young
Accession Number58.1395
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEnglish lace of the early 18th century, probably restyled to form a child's stomacher. Main field shows symmetrical pattern of flowers and leaves. Motifs made with bobbins and connected by needlepoint hexagonal mesh. Narrow conforming border of bobbin lace with scalloped outer edge.