stomacher



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

costume
womenswear

Medium

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