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Collection: Digital Dress Collection Date: 1946
  • Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Dress with Jacket, 1946

    Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Dress with Jacket, 1946

    On June 25, 1946, the Firestones threw a fine party at the Ritz Hotel in New York in celebration of their silver (25th) wedding anniversary. Mrs. Firestone never looked thinner or younger than she did when she wore this sheath-like dress made by New York designer Carrie Munn.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…

  • Crepe-backed satin cocktail dress from the late 1930s to mid 1940s

    Crepe-backed satin cocktail dress from the late 1930s to mid 1940s

    Woman's crepe-backed satin, below knee-length cocktail dress in olive green with loops of pink. A small sequin centers each of the loops. The bodice has short sleeves, a high round neck with a slight turn-over at the throat, and a slit down the center front that is fastened with a hook and loop. The back is draped, and has a cut out from the nape to shoulder blades. The natural waist has a waistband, and the skirt and bodice are gathered so as to appear to tie in the center front. The skirt…

  • Women's purple felt hat from the 1940s

    Women's purple felt hat from the 1940s

    Woman's purple felt hat with high round crown with flat top. Hat is encircled with a two inch wide taupe grosgrain ribbon ending in a flat bow which lays on front of brim. 2.5 inch wide brim curves down in back and tilts up slightly in front. Two combs on side. Label: Lilly DACHE, Paris, 78 East 56th St., New York.

  • Women's two piece, deep taupe wool velour suit from the 1940s

    Women's two piece, deep taupe wool velour suit from the 1940s

    Woman's two piece, deep taupe wool velour suit. The hip-length jacket is fitted, and has padded shoulders, and long straight, set-in sleeves. Two horizontal piped, slash pockets are at the waist level. A single wooden button is at the waist closing. Brown braid trim is applied over the shoulders. The collarless jacket is lined in brown crepe. The A-line skirt has a 2" waistband, with a side zipper. The unlined skirt is below knee length. The suit was made for the donor, who was a millinar…

  • Women's two piece beige shantung suit from the 1940s

    Women's two piece beige shantung suit from the 1940s

    Woman's two piece beige shantung suit. The collarless cropped jacket has padded shoulders. Its long straight sleeves continue across the shoulders and bodice in a triangular shape. The jacket has insets of brown and gold raw silk at the chest, top of the front closing, and on the sleeves. The unlined, gored, A-line shirt has a high 3" wide waistband with a hook and eye closure. Side zipper. Raw silk brown and gold insets at the center front of the skirt, with two multi-color tabs at the wa…

  • Women's winter coat of black novelty wool from the 1940s

    Women's winter coat of black novelty wool from the 1940s

    Woman's winter coat of black novelty wool with Russian sable collar, and wide lapels. The coat is double breasted, has long narrow sleeves, and six black plastic disc buttons. One large patch pocket is on each side. The coat has a heavy ivory satin lining, and two mother-of-pearl buttons inside. Label: Traina Norell, N.Y., and Julie, Inc. Fisher Building Detroit.

  • Beaded Crepe Cocktail Dress, 1946

    Beaded Crepe Cocktail Dress, 1946

    Black crepe cocktail dress with embroidered pattern of black jet beads, which was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Crepe Cocktail Dress with Appliqued Crepe, 1946

    Crepe Cocktail Dress with Appliqued Crepe, 1946

    Black crepe cocktail dress with an open effect on the skirt with cut outs of black net and bows of appliqued crepe. The neckline is of black net over flesh colored net accented with bows of crepe. Dress has cap sleeves. This garment was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Beaded Crepe Day Dress, 1946

    Beaded Crepe Day Dress, 1946

    Dark brown crepe day dress with accents on the left shoulder and waistband of brown beaded leafs. This garment was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Embroidered and Beaded Crepe Dinner Dress, 1946

    Embroidered and Beaded Crepe Dinner Dress, 1946

    Peach crepe dinner dress with V-neck. The sleeve openings and hip are accented with gold embroidery, red stones and crystal beads. This garment was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Two-Piece Wool Suit with Persian Lamb Accents, 1946

    Two-Piece Wool Suit with Persian Lamb Accents, 1946

    Two piece suit consisting of skirt and jacket of black textured wool. The skirt is trimmed with black satin on the front. Jacket cuffs, collar and hem are of black Persian lamb. This garment was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Textured Wool Jacket with Flower on Lapel, 1946

    Textured Wool Jacket with Flower on Lapel, 1946

    Black textured wool jacket, once part of a suit but skirt is missing. Accents include black wool flowers on the left lapel. This garment was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Wool Jersey Jacket Lined in Printed Silk Crepe, 1946

    Wool Jersey Jacket Lined in Printed Silk Crepe, 1946

    Blue wool jersey jacket lined in gray, lavender and blue printed silk crepe. Jacket has turned up cuffs and a collar of printed silk. This garment was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Collarless Wool Crepe Day Coat with Matching Belt, 1946

    Collarless Wool Crepe Day Coat with Matching Belt, 1946

    Violet wool crepe day coat with matching belt, which was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Felt Hat with Feathers Accents on Brim, 1946

    Felt Hat with Feathers Accents on Brim, 1946

    Beige felt hat with accents across the front of the brim of dark brown and pale orange feathers, which was owned by Matilda Dodge Wilson (October 19, 1883 – September 19, 1967),who was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.