Yes. According to Wikipedia, a Spencer is a short jacket similar to a
cardigan.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_(clothing)

I wonder if you mean a camisole?  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camisole

On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 12:55, Sue <[email protected]> wrote:

> I am currently looking at my lace for dolls book and they talk about a
> spencer as a jacket made using the same material or similar shade to the
> dress and ends saying for the spencer jacket.
> I wonder if you mean chemise, which it says is worn under the corset, back
> and front are the same.   The doll is shown wearing the pantaloons and
> corset.  the book mentions that they are standard articles of clothing and
> are useful for most period clothing outfits..   Looks a bit like the T
> shape garment worn since the egyptian times, under all manner of top
> clothings in different countries.
> Sue T
>
>  Hi Alex
>> It sounds right to me, but is difficult to Google because of all the M&S
>> hits!  "Spencer bodice" does come up with a few illustrations, but they
>> vary quite a bit in style.  If you don't get a more definitive reply on
>> here the best person to ask is possibly Gwynedd Roberts, she's very good
>> with historical children's fashion.
>>
>> Brenda
>>
>> On 19 Jan 2012, at 09:15, Alex Stillwell wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Arachnids
>>>
>>> I am making lace for doll's underwear and am currently working on a
>>> bodice to
>>> go with her drawers.  I have been told that this article of clothing is a
>>> spencer. Is this correct? I tried Wilipedia but there is no reference.
>>>
>>> Happy lacemaking.
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>>
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