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Stomacher
French
1700–20
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk, metal; embroidery
Dimensions
39 x 31.5 cm (15 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. )
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1909
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPolychrome silk embroidered floral motifs with solidly-covered round of silver yarns and wire on linen canvas, silver yarns and wire on linen canvas, silver yarn over parchment details. Large flange at base. Seven salmon silk grosgrain tabs at sides (2 missing). Green silk binding. Ref.: Seligman and Hughes, Domestic Needlework, Pl. 29D.