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Women's Spencer

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1795-1810

GUSN

GUSN-53138

Description

Pale pink/beige silk satin; shortwaisted; high standing collar and long sleeves trimmed with ivory satin; bodice lined with natural linen; sleeves fully lined with beige and white plaid silk; hook and eye at neck; drawstring closure at waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spencers
outerwear
linen (material)
satin
silk (textile)
Jacket
Jacket, Spencer
Jacket, Spencer

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William G. Thompson

Accession Number

1942.753

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