Girl's spencer

early 19th century

Place of UseBoston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/TechniqueCotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, drawnwork with needle lace inserts

DimensionsOther (sleeve): 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
Center front: 20.3 cm (8 in.)
Center back: 20.3 cm (8 in.)

Credit LineGift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent

Accession number49.891

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ProvenanceInherited by Miss Georgiana Welles Sargent (born 1858) of New York City; Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent, to MFA 1949

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