Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2011.56.1-2Description
A white day dress, consisting of two parts: a skirt and a top. The skirt is long, with three horizontal stripes/small layers near the bottom of the skirt. There is a horizontal band of floral lace inset in the middle of the skirt. The skirt opens in the back, and closes with six silver hook-and-eye clasps. The top is also white. Both sleeves have a band of floral lace inset near the cuffs. The same floral lace also decorates the yoke, as well as the shoulders, and the upper back area. The top is gathered at the bottom of opening, which closes at the top with a single silver hook-and-eye clasp.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress, Skirt, BlouseClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LaceMaterial
Fabric, SilkColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
circa 1900Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
BlouseNomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Primary Object Term
SkirtNomenclature Primary Object Term
ShirtNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
41Dimensions
Dimension Description
SkirtLength
41 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Dimension Description
BlouseWidth
43 inLength
20-1/2 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Items were previously numbered 2011.56A and 2011.56B, but were changed to bring them more in line with the standard numbering conventions.
