Coat, Spencer
Clothing/Dress/Costume
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.
G2010.077
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Coat
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Coat
Jacket
Male
Cotton
ramie
White
1820 - 1840
American