Posted by Nellie on March 2, 2015, 10:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Stomacher"
Yes, there is certainly a piece of jewellery depicted where the point would logically fit.
--Previous Message-- : Thankyou for the beautiful pictures of Queen : Charlotte & Queen Victoria`s portraits. : I think you have really solved this : "stomacher" question Nellie. It : really looks like diamonds in the Zoffany : portrait & if Queen Victoria had the : point part of the stomacher intact at the : start of her reign, it is quite likely what : is depicted in her portrait. : : --Previous Message-- : Those look like diamonds! And the lace : pattern is quite different than on the : stomacher in the coronation portraits. The : six visible central stones look very large : and irregularly faceted. The beautiful : earrings and the hair ornaments show regular : faceting. This is a much older Queen : Charlotte who has accumulated or adapted : some very serious jewels. : : (Edited to correct a spelling) : : :