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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

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