Stomacher

Datethird quarter 18th century

Place madeGermany, Europe

Mediumsilk, metal, linen, cotton, wool, paper

Dimensions8 1/2 x 16 in. (21.6 x 40.6 cm)

Classifications(Classification Not Used)

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

Object numberA.2021.8.34

DescriptionMetallic silver and natural plain weave brocade, silver, pink, green, blue, and black floral bouquets within silver metallic lattice pattern; horizontal couched gilt strips; silver metallic braid; silver guipure lace, heart-shaped plant motif flanked by confronting birds; peach ribbon woven with white sawtooth borders; natural cotton and wool double weave; cardboard; triangular, squared off at bottom; lace overlaying couched strips; silver braid at top edge; ribbon edging; embroidery cardboard foundation; double weave lining

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