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Long sleeved dress of black wool from the 1930s
This long sleeved woman's dress of black wool wool has a "V" shaped front insert of black Persian lamb at the neckline as well as a similar insert in back from neck to hemline. There are two square gold buttons 1 1/4" at shoulder on left side. The dress has a waist line with a fold of material down left side and pleats hooked by ribbon on inside. The left side fastening has seven eyes and one hook. The belt has two gold buttons, and a leather lining. The matching black Persian lamb, short…
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Print Chiffon Party Dress with Shoulder Bow Accent, 1934
Printed turquoise brown and white chiffon party dress with matching belt. Dress is accented on the right shoulder with a bow and floating panel of chiffon. 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 Organdy Party Dress, 1934
White silk organdy party dress with full skirt with two flounces of shite taffeta. Skirt is edged in cordered taffeta. Dress is lined in silver lame. A forerunner to the strapless dress, this dress is held up by the neckline. 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).
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Georgette Day Dress with Beaded Bodice and Sleeves, 1934
Black and creamy white georgette day dress. Top of creamy white georgette beaded with white glass beads. Weighted on the neckline in front to give soft folds. Two pieces: dress and slip. 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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Burgundy and Gold Sleeveless Dinner Dress, 1934
Burgundy and gold dinner dress accented with a jeweled clasp at the small of the back, 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.
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Satin Dinner Dress with Gold Tissue Print Bodice and Cowl Neckline, 1934
Dinner dress of black checkered satin with a bodice of textured gold tissue printed in black. Sleeves and neckline have weights. 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 Crepe Dinner with Sterling Silver Buckle, 1934
Dinner dress of gray silk crepe with a buckle of sterling silver on the waistband at the front, 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.
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Two-Piece Print Silk Afternoon Suit with Fur Trim, 1934
Two piece afternoon suit consisting of a dress and jacket of printed silk in a black, white and green design. The jacket has 3/4 length sleeves edged with silver fox cuffs. 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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Crepe Dinner Dress with Stitched Cording on Bodice and Cuffs, 1934
Brown crepe long dinner dress with brown knotted fringe forming trim. Dress is accented with a rhinestone clasp at the V-neck. 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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18th Century Costume of Printed Silk Moire, 1934
18th century costume of pink flower printed silk moire with decoration of blue moire bows and white lace edging on the sleeves and neckline. 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.