Coat, Spencer

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Coat, Spencer

Entry/Object ID

G2010.077

Description

Entirely hand-stitched men's Spencer jacket or coat made of ramie cloth. Long and narrow sleeves set fairly well up on the shoulder. Extended cuff with slit at the side (not noticeable on the displayed form). Medium collar with a roll, simple notch, and revers spreading wide over the chest. Single-breasted. 4 flat self-covered buttons on a stand, the top one lacking a corresponding buttonhole. The slight point at the center back hem. Welt pocket at each side. The backing being partly the front-facing and partly a square of white cotton.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Coat, Adult, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Coat, Jacket

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Material

ramie

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1820 - 1840

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American