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  • Denim Jacket, about 1973

    Denim Jacket, about 1973

    Worn by the son of Elenore Lehmann Herkommer of Beverly Hills, Michigan, this is a great example of a young boy's waist-length jean jacket of the 1970s, when mass-produced rugged wear formerly reserved for the farm and ranch became fashionable casual wear among all social classes. Patches with a variety of images and slogans were a popular way of personalizing and adding visual interest to a piece, even if the wearer did not necessarily grasp their meanings (Schlitz, for example, was a popular b…

  • Girl's Parka, 1992

    Girl's Parka, 1992

    This piece was purchased by the curator on the recommendation of fourth-grade African-American students at Woodward Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan - they said that this jacket best represented "hot" styles that kids loved. It was purchased new from Marianne Kids on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

  • Black wool, single breasted Women's jacket from the early twentieth century

    Black wool, single breasted Women's jacket from the early twentieth century

    This black wool, single breasted woman's jacket is mid-thigh length with a concealed front button closing and a center back pleat. There is a small velvet collar and wool lapels. There are vertical strips of wool over the seams which shape the coat to the figure. There are three strips on the sleeves: two cover the seams and one is false. The long, curved set-in sleeves have notched cuffs. The jacket is lined in black taffeta. Label: "Newcomb Endicott Co."

  • Women's fine wale cotton corduroy jacket/poncho from the 1960s

    Women's fine wale cotton corduroy jacket/poncho from the 1960s

    Woman's fine wale cotton corduroy jacket/poncho having a black with white figural print of flute players and animals. The jacket is lined with quilted black nylon, and has a knit neckband. Circle of fabric with hole for head, roughly elbow length. Fabric has a Picasso signature. Label: "Picasso Copyright 1963, by White Stag" and "White Stag, White Stag Mft. Co., Portland Oregon."

  • Wool Crepe Jacket with Overcollar that Ties in Front, 1935

    Wool Crepe Jacket with Overcollar that Ties in Front, 1935

    Red jacket of wool crepe lined in white crepe. The jacket has an overcollar effect with ties in front. Detailing on pockets and cuffs of red and black plastic rings. Jacket has 3/4 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.

  • Wool Jacket with Persian Lamb Collar and Edging, 1948

    Wool Jacket with Persian Lamb Collar and Edging, 1948

    Black wool jacket with collar and edging on the front of black Persian lamb. Each side of the front opening has quilted detailing of flower petals. 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.

  • Red Wool Hunting Jacket, 1947

    Red Wool Hunting Jacket, 1947

    Red wool hunting jacket, which was owned by Alfred Gaston Wilson (1883 – 1962), husband of Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson). Matilda was the widow of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Company.

  • Wool Baseball Jacket, 1949

    Wool Baseball Jacket, 1949

    Short, baseball jacket of navy colored wool trimmed in yellow. The initials SC are on the right front. This item was owned by Richard Wilson, the adopted son of Matilda and Alfred Wilson. Matilda was the wife of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Black Wool Salvation Army Jacket, 1924

    Black Wool Salvation Army Jacket, 1924

    Black wool Salvation Army jacket, which was owned by Alfred Gaston Wilson (1883 – 1962), husband of Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson). Matilda was the widow of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Company.