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  • Hat, 1950-1956

    Hat, 1950-1956

    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.

  • Hat, 1950-1955

    Hat, 1950-1955

    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.

  • Feathered Cloche Hat with Rhinestone Decorated Veil, 1950

    Feathered Cloche Hat with Rhinestone Decorated Veil, 1950

    Fushia feathered cloche accented on the left with two bird heads. Additional detail includes a veil dotted with rhinestones. This item 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.

  • Satin Cloche Hat with Velvet Accents, 1950

    Satin Cloche Hat with Velvet Accents, 1950

    Gray-brown satin cloche with front edge detailed in rose velvet and two matching hat pins 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.

  • Feather Cloche Hat with Net and Ermine Accents, 1950

    Feather Cloche Hat with Net and Ermine Accents, 1950

    White feather cloche covered with white net and accented on the front with a pink rose, black velvet bows, one ermine tail and a small black veil. This item 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.

  • Sequined Pill Box Hat with Veil and Feathers, 1950

    Sequined Pill Box Hat with Veil and Feathers, 1950

    Veil, feathers and sequins. This item 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.

  • Pill Box Style Hat Covered with flowers and Leaves, 1950

    Pill Box Style Hat Covered with flowers and Leaves, 1950

    Light blue pill box style hat with white flowers around side, and green leaves and a velvet bow on the crown. This item 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.