Decorative Pillow Shams

Name/Title

Decorative Pillow Shams

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.2.a-b

Description

Two matching decorative white pillow shams. Both pillow shams have patterns of inset decorative netting, with "R" and "B" embroidered in opposite corners. Both pillow shams open on one short side with nine white ivory buttons.

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 Secondary Object Term

Sham, Pillow

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sham

Nomenclature Class

Bedding

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Width

37 in

Length

24-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for both shams, and taken while lying flat.

Material

Linen

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good