Shoes, 1950-1965

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1950-1965

This style of shoe was among Mrs. Firestone's very favorites; she wore it consistently for nearly two decades. This pair were likely custom made to match a specific outfit, now gone. Please note, she rarely wore black after 1930 and we have no black outfits owned by Mrs. Firestone from the 1950s.Born in Decatur, Illinois in 1897 Elizabeth Parke married Harvey S. Firestone Jr., son of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founder Harvey S. Firestone, in 1921.Once described by a friend as, "the most luxurious woman in the history of luxury," Elizabeth Parke Firestone's clothing collection illustrates her impeccable taste in fashion.

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Content Type:	Image
Date:	1950-1965 1950 1965
Year:	1950
Collection:	Digital Dress Collection The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection
Subject:	Pumps (Shoes) Shoes Firestone, Elizabeth Parke Buckles (Strap Accessories) Silver Rhinestone

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Resource Type:	three dimensional object
Rights:	Digital Objects Rights from Digital Dress Collection: Users can cite and link to these materials without obtaining permission. Users can also use the materials for non-commercial educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use. For other uses or to obtain high resolution images, please contact the copyright holder.
Rights:	Digital Objects Rights from The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection: Images are copyright The Henry Ford. Web versions may be used for reference purposes only. If you would like a higher quality image please contact the Benson Ford Research Center.
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Other Formats:	Title: The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection Location: Note: Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Local Identifier:	wayne:EM02_89_492_1240
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Downloads	EM02a89_492_1240d EM02o89_492_1240a

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