Shoes, 1925-1940
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1925-1940
While these shoes are not marked, they strongly resemble other shoes in the collection made by Edward Cohen of New York. Mr. Cohen was a favorite shoe maker of Mrs. Firestone in the late 1920s and early 1930s. 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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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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Title: The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection
Location: Note: Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
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| Local Identifier: | wayne:EM02_89_492_575 |
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