Object Number 1960.0097

Object Name

Stomacher (Embroidered stomacher)

Category

Textiles (Clothing)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1720-1730

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; pinned on tag; "dr. 46 / 60.97 T2214 / FM67" (graphite, ink)

Materials

Silk; Cotton; Metallic thread; Metallic braid

Techniques

Block printed, Embroidered, Woven (plain)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered, hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

14.875 (H) , 9.375 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

37.783 (H) , 23.812 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009) Vertical design repeat: not able to determine Horizontal design repeat: not able to determine Selvedge width: not able to determine

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Montgomery, Florence. 1970 Printed Textiles: English and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Published: p. 114, fig 67 a, b
[Book] Eaton, Linda. 2014 Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Published: p. 153, C003