Stomacher

ca. 1720

Not on view

This is a beautifully preserved example of an early stomacher with all the hallmarks of exquisite early English floral embroidery. The stomacher was worn as a central bodice piece with open robes of the 18th century. The fact that the lace remains intact after nearly 300 years makes this a significant piece, retaining a great deal of its original integrity.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Stomacher
Date: ca. 1720
Culture: British
Medium: silk, metal
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Designated Purchase Fund, 1981
Object Number: 2009.300.2196
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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