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Stomacher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triangular piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric is beige with a repeating pattern of small circles. A large floral design in the center features green stems and leaves, red and white flowers. The edges are trimmed with gold beading and have a ruffled hem at the bottom. The background is white. Title: Stomacher, Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
first quarter 18th century
Medium:
linen, silk, whale bone
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
410 × 625 px
Museum record:
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