Name/Title
Linen NightgownEntry/Object ID
2025.1.14Description
A white, plain homespun linen nightgown. The nightgown has short sleeves, and buttons open in the front with two white ivory buttons. There are eyelets and scalloped and embroidered detailing at the ends of the sleeves, the neckline, and partially down the front.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
NightgownClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LinenMaterial
FlaxColor
WhiteMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Rebecca Maria Baila née BogniRole
SeamstressDate made
circa 1911Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Brought over with her from Italy.Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Under left (viewer's) sleeveTranscription
B RLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
NightgownNomenclature Sub-Class
Dressingwear & NightwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
27 inLength
45-1/2 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Attached to nightgown via safety pin at donation (was removed):
"Home spun linen night gown made by Rebecca Baila + brought from Italy in 1911"
