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Print and Textured Chiffon Dress, 1928
Printed and textured chiffon dress in fuchsia, pink, white, blue and lavender. The tiered skirt gives a soft, ruffled 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.
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Silk Velvet Two-Piece Dinner Dress With Lace Bodice, 1928
Two piece dinner dress of burgundy silk velvet. Front of dress is accented with a bow, underskirt and bodice are of handmade re-embroidered Brussles lace. Dress has a matching jacket of burgundy lace. 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.