>>http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/l-stomacher.htm
> I suspect very strongly that this is trapunto work, not embroidery as
> such. A Danish friend of mine has a waistcoat embroidered in a very
> similar style, and of the same date. I have photos of it in close-up,
> and of the back, and you can see where the candlewick ends are left.
>
> Suzi
I agree with Suzi. I've also seen it described as "cord quilted".
Besides being beautiful, the technique makes the item stiffer.
-Carol
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