Stomacher

Slab with arched bottom, lobate end, slightly widening towards the top, decorated on its whole surface with cloisonné enamel stylized plants and filigree.
In the 18th century, Hungarian-cut attire differed greatly from the French style, which determined fashion in those days. An important part of Hungarian woman’s attire was the thinly bound, mostly square-cut waistline. The binding of the front of the waistline was often adorned with a decorated metal inlay. The back of these was fitted with small hoops or hooks, in which they stitched the lace or ribbon fastening the bodice.