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Woman's spencer
American
early 19th century
Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave
Dimensions
Overall: 28.6 x 149.9cm (11 1/4 x 59in.)
Other (waist): 68.6 cm (27 in.)
Other (waist): 68.6 cm (27 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.39
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGreen silk spencer with ivory silk lining; shirred stand-up collar; shirred sleeve caps, cuffs, and rosette at back; missing one of two hook closures at waist.
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-aunt Caira Robbins (1794-1881); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899