Extant Inspiration

Apparently using ClipMarks for notes saves the photos and text, even after the original source is gone.

This is a stomacher that I've lusted over for nearly a year. It's almost enough to make me learn embroidery. I am adding it to my "future sack-back gown ideas" mental folder and sharing it here for the other lovers of historic clothing.

clipped from www.vintagetextile.com Superb English stomacher c.1730 The stomacher, which was a part of fashion from the 16th to 18th centuries, was generally moved from one gown to another, like a piece of jewelry. Elaborate embroidery, sometimes including jewels, covered its surface. Superb English stomacher c.1730 The polychrome hand embroidery is executed in silk and bronze metallic floss on a ground of écru linen. The stomacher is backed with linen. It measures 11" long by 7 3/4" wide, excluding the tabs.