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Jacket, Spencer
Object/Artifact
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.
G2003.024
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
jacket
spencer
spencer jacket
bobbinet
velvet
bell sleeves
lace
female
woman