Posted by Kelley on August 01, 1997 at 23:22:10:
In reply to Earl Spencer -a Regency connection posted by Caroline on August 01, 1997 at 10:25:01
] It was one of the Earl Spencers whose coat-tails caught fire, so he cut them off- creating the "Spencer" coat that was so popular in Regency times.(Well, it's a good story, whether it's true or not!!!!)
I like it! =)
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