Antique Biedermeier Stomacher ca. 1840 – German Early Victorian Textile #antiquewalkingdress early 18th‑century textiles

early 18th‑century textiles

Jacket worn in one (or more) summer(s) around the year 1910

while the vines and floral motifs emphasize its natural charm

Closure of the jacket by buttons

Antique Biedermeier Stomacher ca. 1840 – German Early Victorian Textile #antiquewalkingdress early 18th‑century textilesThis rare stomacher for a Biedermeier dress, dating to ca. 1840, is a beautifully preserved example of mid19thcentury German fashion. Stomachers of this period were decorative front panels worn with bodices, continuing a tradition that had evolved over centuries from the Baroque and Rococo eras into the more restrained aesthetics of the Biedermeier period. This example features creamcoloured lace set against a vivid red background, creating a striking