Shirtwaist

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Shirtwaist

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.159

Description

A short-sleeved, cream-colored shirtwaist. The edges of the sleeves, as well as the neckline, is scalloped and embroidered. There is also decorative embroidery down the front of the shirt that extends up to the shoulders. There are decorative vertical holes around the chest of the shirt, and there are two strips of fabric sewn into the inside of the shirt, that presumably threads through those holes for further decoration. The shirtwaist has a quarter opening in the back, and closes with two white buttons.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Shirt

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Material

Fabric

Color

Cream, Ecru

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rebecca Maria Baila née Bogni

Role

Seamstress

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

There is no note confirming Rebecca's making of this item, but the dress has the same style as the items that are confirmed hers, and was in the same box.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shirt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

22-1/4 in

Length

24-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

By

Allison Railo, registrar@numulosgatos.org

Date

Jul 21, 2025

Notes

Garment was soaked in a solution of hot water and baking soda, rinsed, and sun-dried to prepare for exhibit

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Gift of Rebecca Yates

Owner/Agent

Rebecca Lucille Yates née Baine

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquisition Date

2003

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3