Children wore liberty bodices and horrible things they were, too! To me a spencer was always a fine wool garment worn next to the skin. It could have long or short sleeves, round or v neck. In the days before central heating it enabled you to be warm and yet look smart without having an extra layer on top of a pretty dress. A chemise is something I read about in old fashioned books.
Patricia in Wales The name I remember as a kid growing up which went on over my vest (not the north American version of vest which to us Brits is a v-neck sleeveless sweater) was a liberty bodice. It was made of cotton had taped seams and cloth covered buttons Just my 2 cents worth. Malvary in Ottawa where it is only -11c today, but everywhere is coated in half and inch or so of ice from the freezing rain we had a day or so ago. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
