Uncut Stomacher

Date1700-1740

MediumEmbroidered in silver and polychrome silk on linen ground.

DimensionsOW: 9 3/4"; OH: 15 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1985-211

DescriptionRectangular piece on which a triangular stomacher and six tabs are worked but not cut apart and made-up. Ground of the needlework consists of silver-wrapped silk core threads couched to surface in decorative diamond pattern. Flower and bow knot centered on the stomacher, worked in colored silks.
MarkingsSee history
ProvenanceOld paper tab stitched to back reads: "Mrs. de la Hay, North Cirney House, Circester, Gloucestershire. Description of exhibit: Stomacher with tabs, silver ground. Embroidered with flowers, late 17th century. Value: L10"