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  • A group of people sing by a piano.

    A group of people sing by a piano.

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

  • A portrait of Bob Swarthouse (sp?) in a butterfly collar.

    A portrait of Bob Swarthouse (sp?) in a butterfly collar.

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

  • A portrait of Francis Limpack.

    A portrait of Francis Limpack.

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

  • A portrait of Eugenia Lizarzaburu

    A portrait of Eugenia Lizarzaburu

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

  • A portrait of Virginia Lee Roth.

    A portrait of Virginia Lee Roth.

    This photo has an appended newspaper clipping (probably Daily Collegian) that says she is "the leading role in the University's Workshop Players' production of Ah, Wilderness.

  • Portraits

    Portraits

    A portrait of Marianne Gegensburger.

  • A portrait of Elsie Ludwig.

    A portrait of Elsie Ludwig.

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

  • A portrait of Kitty Weisenburg (sp?)

    A portrait of Kitty Weisenburg (sp?)

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

  • Shoes, 1940-1950

    Shoes, 1940-1950

    Mrs. Firestone surely had these made to match a specific outfit. They may have been used for social occasions at home.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.

  • Platform Sandals, 1940-1950

    Platform Sandals, 1940-1950

    Mrs. Firestone liked pinks of all kinds. She purchased many shoes and clothes in pink and fuschia- such as these shoes- mainly in the 1940s and 1950s. 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.

  • Shoes, 1940-1950

    Shoes, 1940-1950

    These are the style of shoes Mrs. Firestone wore during the 1940s. It is unclear how well the ankle ties would have stayed tied very long. They were likely usedin the summer for evening and social occasions.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 …