Silk Net Party Dress with Satin Ribbon Rosette, 1923

White silk net party dress accented with watered silk satin ribbon rosette. The under-skirt is edged with lace and the shoulder straps are edged in rhinestones. Fine example of early 1920's high style. 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.