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Date: 1925 Subject: Buckles (Strap Accessories) Subject: Shoes Subject: Shoes Collection: Digital Dress Collection Subject: Firestone, Elizabeth Parke Subject: Firestone, Elizabeth Parke Collection: The Henry Ford Historic Costume Collection Collection: Digital Dress Collection Subject: Buckles (Strap Accessories)-
Shoes, 1925-1940
These are classic pumps, and could have been worn for two decades. Mrs. Firestone may well have worn these shoes during foreign travel, as they are both attractive and practical.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 ta…
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Shoe, about 1930
This style of shoe was worn by Mrs. Firestone circa 1930. She is pictured wearing this style of shoe with her 10th wedding anniversary outfit in 1931. This pair was surely custom made to match a specific dress or outfit.She had this same style made in many different colors. 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 …