Jacket, Spencer

Name/Title

Jacket, Spencer

Entry/Object ID

G2003.024

Description

Long, fitted, jacket made of black bobbinet embellished with lengthwise ‘stripes’ of black velvet ribbon. Bell sleeves, no collar or fasteners. Ribbons edged with narrow black lace and extend slightly below the hem. Sleeve ends finished with black lace edging.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1865

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

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