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  • Beaded Silk Velvet Evening Gown, 1919

    Beaded Silk Velvet Evening Gown, 1919

    Tunic style lavender silk velvet evening gown, trimmed in natural mink and white bugle 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.

  • Beaded Chiffon Evening Gown, 1919

    Beaded Chiffon Evening Gown, 1919

    Black chiffron evening gown embroidered with black jet beads. Gown has floating back panels edged in black jet beads, and another jet panel on the side of the skirt with a laddering effect. 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.

  • Re-embroidered Lace Party Dress, 1919

    Re-embroidered Lace Party Dress, 1919

    White party dress with a tunic skirt of re-embroidered lace. Originally dress had a blue sash and flowers. 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 Wool Day Dress, 1919

    Embroidered Wool Day Dress, 1919

    Black wool day dress embroidered with black celluloid thread, 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.

  • Velvet Dinner Dress with Lace Collar and Cuffs, 1919

    Velvet Dinner Dress with Lace Collar and Cuffs, 1919

    Black velvet dinner dress with a collar and cuffs of ecru machine made lace, 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.

  • Velvet Evening Coat with Taffeta Ruffles and Lace Cuffs, 1919

    Velvet Evening Coat with Taffeta Ruffles and Lace Cuffs, 1919

    Evening coat of dove gray velvet lined in rose silk taffeta with velvet covered buttons. Coat has rose taffeta ruffles and lace cuffs. The taffeta and lace over-collar creates a bib effect. A panel of velvet accented with buttons and black and gray metallic roping add emphasis to the back. 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 Compan…