Stomacher

1725/1750

Palazzo Madama
Torino, Italy

A garment of XVIII century female attire, the stomacher would close the frontal opening of an overgown. Lavishly decorated with embroideries, ribbon, lace or braid ornaments, this garment was fixed to the gown with eyelets, hooks or laces.

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Title: Stomacher
Date Created: 1725/1750
Location Created: Italy
Provenance: Acquisto, 1878, Inv. 2329/T
Type: Stomacher
Medium: Taffetas embroidered with silk thread and golden and silver foil thread

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