The Brustfleck in 16th Century German Dress

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The brustfleck is a band of fabric that goes across the chest in some styles of 16th century German dress, especially in Saxony. Examples in portraiture from the era seem to include beadwork, embroidery, or patterned textiles. Additional links on German Renaissance clothing here.