Stomacher
Date1765-1775
OriginEngland
MediumMetallic lace and paper lining.
Dimensions10 X 15 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1968-646,3
DescriptionTriangular shaped stomacher from brocaded silk and silver woman's gown. The stomacher is constructed of gilt lace, sequins, paper and silk floss flowers with wax centers. Backed with silk-covered paper.Construction History:
1. Textile ca. 1750
2. Gown made ca. 1770
ProvenanceIllustrated Christies' Catalogue # (London, Monday, July 15, 1968) p. 46, fig. 75.
Textile ca. 1750; gown ca. 1770
1760-1770
1770-1780
ca. 1740
ca. 1750, remade ca. 1770
1750-1760
ca. 1755 (silk); dress remodeled ca. 1770
ca. 1770; altered 1870-1885.
ca. 1770
1750-1775