Name/Title
Winter UndergarmentsEntry/Object ID
NU 2024.151.1-2Description
A cream-colored winter undergarment set, consisting of bloomers and a long-sleeved jacket. The jacket opens in the front, and closes with five pearl buttons. There is decorative lace around the collar, down the front, and along the sleeve hems. There is an attached belt, that is sewn to the back and secures around the front, with a single pearl button The bloomers have decorative lace/fringe at the bottom of the legs, and tie at the top with two long fabric ties. Both pieces have an intricate diamond pattern throughout.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Jacket, UndergarmentClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
FabricColor
Cream, WhiteMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Rebecca Maria Baila née BogniRole
SeamstressDate made
circa 1911Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
ItalyRegion
Southern EuropeContinent
EuropeLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Inside the waistband of the bloomers & inside the right edge of the jacketTranscription
BRMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredNotes
Embroidery is redLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
BloomersNomenclature Secondary Object Term
DrawersNomenclature Primary Object Term
Jacket, DressingNomenclature Primary Object Term
UnderpantsNomenclature Sub-Class
Dressingwear & NightwearNomenclature Sub-Class
UnderwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
BloomersWidth
23 inLength
29-1/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flatDimension Description
JacketWidth
22 inLength
25-1/2 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Maintenance
Maintenance History
By
Allison Railo, registrar@numulosgatos.orgDate
Jul 22, 2025Notes
Garment was soaked in a solution of hot water and baking soda, rinsed, and sun-dried to prepare for exhibitProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Rebecca YatesOwner/Agent
Rebecca Lucille Yates née BaineAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
2003Exhibition
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
This note was attached to the bloomers:
"Winter underwear made by Rebecca Bogni Baila. Brought from Termate (?) Italy in 1911. Pearl buttons."
