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Stomacher
American
18th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Silk moiré, linen, metal; embroidery
Dimensions
35.5 x 23 cm (14 x 9 1/16 in. )
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1341
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStomacher of white silk moiré embroidered with polychrome silks and gold and silver metal thread in design of scrolling stem bearing at top a large carnation and two lilies, on lower branch a variety of blossoms and fruit including pomegranate and strawberried; on each side of point are three tabs, backed with linen and edged with linen tape.