Name/Title
Child's PinaforeEntry/Object ID
2025.1.18Description
A small, plain, white, short-sleeved linen pinafore. There is ruching along the waistband, and a slightly ruffled sleeve detail on both sleeves. The dress opens in the back, with three large white buttons on the skirt that go into hand-worked button holes, and one large white button attaching each sleeve to the skirt.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Rebecca Lucille Yates née BaineAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Rebecca YatesClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
Small, for a childTextile Details
Fabric
LinenMaterial
FlaxColor
WhiteMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Marian Louise Stoops née BailaRole
SeamstressDate made
circa 1950Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
14-3/4 inLength
16-1/2 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat; width measurement taken at the sleeves.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodMaintenance
Maintenance History
By
Allison Railo, registrar@numulosgatos.orgDate
Jul 28, 2025Notes
Garment was soaked in a solution of hot water and baking soda, rinsed, and sun-dried to prepare for exhibitRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rebecca Lucille Yates née BaineNotes
Dress was made for herExhibition
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3General Notes
Note Type
Artist’s Intent NoteNote
Found on a paper inside another children's gown (removed):
"Becky: these are yours I made them for you when you were born
Auntie Marian"
