Cloche, about 1922

Cloche, 1923-1927

Boy's Sailor Suit, about 1925

Shoes, 1923-1927

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.

Women's black satin mules from the 1920s

Woman's black satin mules with gold satin lining, and a varied-colored silk ribbon embroidered floral design on front of each slipper. The mules have a pointed French toe. Said to have belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford. Possibly purchased in France.

Black and white check cotton maternity dress from the 1920s

Woman's black and white check cotton, maternity dress. It has elbow-length sleeves trimmed with attached cuffs of white barred lawn that have embroidered black yarn dots, two rows of hemstitching, and are piped with the black and white cotton. An attached half belt snaps in front. The dress has a patch pocket on each side of the skirt front. Each pocket is trimmed with a flap similar to the cuffs and collar. Label: The Matinee.

Women's leaf green faille pumps from the 1920s

A pair of woman's leaf green faille pumps. The shoes have leather soles and a leather inner lining. They have a slightly rounded toe, medium French heel, and are very plain. The vamp comes to a point, and the side seam is topstitched. Stamped: Garside, New York, McBryde Boot Shop, Det. The pumps are worn with matching stockings 5B.

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.

Child's Silk Day Dress with Multicolored Print Skirt, 1923

Child's silk day dress with a top bodice of green and a skirt of multicolored print in green, orange, brown and white edged in green silk. Details include self covered buttons of green silk. This item was owned by Frances Dodge (November 27, 1914 – January 24, 1971), who was the eldest daughter of John Francis Dodge (co-founder of Dodge Motor Company) and his third wife, Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson).

Brocade Silk Velvet Evening Coat with Ostrich Feather Accents, 1923

Lime green brocaded cut silk velvet evening coat lined in crepe of the same shade. Coat has accents on the neck and cuffs of green ostrich feathers. 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.

Child's Fur-Felt Hatat with Band of Ermine Fur, 1923

White fur-felt hat with a band of ermine with pink flowers, gold cherries and velvet leaves. The full crown gives a cloche effect with full brim. Child's hat. This item was owned by Anna Margaret Dodge (1919-1924), daughter of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

Wide Brimmed Straw Cloche with Satin Ribbon Hat Band, 1923

Wide brimmed cloche of natural colored straw. Underside of brim is of loosely woven straw. The hat band is of off-white quilted silk satin ribbon. This hat was owned by Daniel Dodge (1917 – 1938), son of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.