Decorative Pillowcases

Name/Title

Decorative Pillowcases

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.9.a-b

Description

Two matching white linen pillowcases. Both pillowcases have rounded edges, and open on the short side. Both pillowcases also have scalloped edges along the opening, with decorative white embroidered trim, as well as an embroidered white 'B' inside of an embroidered white flower and dot pattern.

Textile Type

Bedding

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Rebecca Lucille Yates née Baine

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Rebecca Yates

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rebecca Maria Baila née Bogni

Role

Seamstress

Date made

circa 1911

Time Period

20th Century

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pillowcase

Nomenclature Class

Bedding

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Pillowcase A

Width

23-1/8 in

Length

34 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat.

Dimension Description

Pillowcase B

Width

23-3/4 in

Length

34 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat.

Material

Linen

Condition

Overall Condition

Good