stomacher
Summary
Cream coloured silk satin embroidered with floral design in red, pink, yellow, green and silver metal thread in satin and stem stitch. Backed natural coloured linen, tapering from slightly concave top to blunt pointed base. Embroidered with large sprays of red roses, yellow buds and green leaves. Narrow silver metal braid crossed over and attached to each side from top to bottom. Five linen tape loops seamed to each side for attachment to robe.
Object Name
stomacher
Date Created
1700-1730
Dimensions
size: 31.8cm x 19.7cm
accession number
1968.11
Collection Group
Medium
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