Dress with Belt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Dress with Belt

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.157.1-2

Description

A short-sleeved, cream-colored dress. There are two pockets in the front, that have scalloped edges trimmed in pink embroidery. The sleeves, neckline, and a decorative patch on the chest also have scalloped edges trimmed in pink embroidery. There is an accompanying belt, that has completely scalloped edges trimmed in pink, that closes with two silver button snaps.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress, Belt

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Material

Fabric

Color

Cream, Pink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Rebecca Maria Baila née Bogni

Role

Seamstress

Date made

1910 - 1919

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

Dress

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Belt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dress

Width

18 in

Length

41-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat

Dimension Description

Belt

Width

4 in

Length

37-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

By

Allison Railo, registrar@numulosgatos.org

Date

Jul 24, 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