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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
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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.