Name/Title
Child's DressEntry/Object ID
2025.1.17Description
A small, white, short-sleeved linen dress. The neckline, sleeve edges, and hem have embroidered scalloped detailing, with additional embroidered scalloped detailing down the front of the dress. There is decorative floral embroidery along the neckline, at the chest, along the hem, and on the sleeves. The dress opens at the back, and closes with four small, white iridescent buttons.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Rebecca Lucille Yates née BaineAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Rebecca YatesClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
Small, for a childTextile Details
Fabric
LinenMaterial
FlaxColor
WhiteMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Marian Louise Stoops née BailaRole
SeamstressTime Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
22-3/4 inLength
20-3/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat; width measurement taken along the hemline.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rebecca Lucille Yates née BaineNotes
Dress was made for herGeneral Notes
Note Type
Artist’s Intent NoteNote
Found on a paper inside another children's gown (removed):
"Becky: these are yours I made them for you when you were born
Auntie Marian"
