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Stomacher

NameStomacher

CultureGerman

Datethird quarter 18th century

Place madeGermany, Europe

Mediumsilk, metal, wool, cotton, paper

Dimensions9 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (24.1 x 38.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Gift of Pratt Institute, 1934

Object numberA.2021.8.33

DescriptionBlack voided cut and uncut velvet, floral sprigs within ogival pattern; silver metallic braid; silver guipure lace; couched silver gilt strips, overall diamond pattern; natural cotton and wool double weave; cardboard; black plain weave binding pinked at edges; triangular, squared off at bottom; top section of solid silver strips overlaid with lace, bordered with braid; pinked binding at three edges; cardboard foundation; double weave lining