Name/Title
Linen DressEntry/Object ID
2025.1.1.a-bDescription
A white, two-piece linen dress. The top portion consists of a long-sleeved blouse that buttons up in the front with five white ivory buttons. The blouse has vertical striping throughout, with decorative lace along the hem, the collar, the sleeves, and the front. The matching bottom portion is a long skirt, also with vertical striping throughout. There are two bands of decorative eyelets and embroidery at and above the hem. The skirt closes in the back, with two white ribbons.Collection
History CollectionAcquisition
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
Dress, BlouseClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LinenMaterial
FlaxColor
WhiteArticle of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress, SkirtClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LinenMaterial
FlaxColor
WhiteMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Rebecca Maria Baila née BogniRole
SeamstressDate made
circa 1911Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
Made as a part of her wedding trousseau, brought over with her from Italy.Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Inside blouse hemTranscription
BLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
BlouseWidth
23-3/4 inLength
28 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Dimension Description
SkirtLength
37 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodExhibition
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3
