Early Spencer Jacket

With long sleeves that extend over the back of the hand, this Spencer jacket may be constructed either unlined, or lined, with or without ribbon, pom pom and tassel trimming. The jacket front is gathered at the waistline and held closed with interior ties.  This jacket pattern is designed to fit over period-correct stays and a late 1790's bib-front gown.  Therefore, this jacket will not fit properly on a modern figure wearing modern undergarments.

This original Spencer jacket pattern is based on an extant example in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, dated c.1800.