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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

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