Stomacher (jewellery)
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A stomacher - sometimes called a devant de corsage - is a piece of jewellery worn on the centre panel of the bodice of a dress, which is itself also called a stomacher. In the 18th and 19th century, s
18th century stomacher made of chrysoberyls and amethysts,
Countess of Dartmouth wearing a three-piece stomacher over ceremonial robes (Joshua Reynolds, 1757)
Princess (later queen) Mary wearing a three-piece stomacher (1901)
18th century stomacher made of gold and diamonds
Bodice
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A bodice is an article of clothing traditionally for women and girls, covering the torso from the neck to the waist. The term typically refers to a specific type of upper garment common in Europe duri
Stomacher (jewellery)
…A stomacher - sometimes called a devant de corsage - is a piece of jewellery worn on the centre panel of the bodice of a dress, which is itself also called a stomacher. In the 18th and 19th century, stomachers became large, eye-catching pieces of jewellery to be worn…
Line art drawing of a bodice
Countrywoman's bodice, 19th century (detail of The Hay-Harvest by Belgian painter Julien Joseph)
Sketch of a separate, corset-like bodice
A woman wearing a dirndl