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  • Evening Gown of Green and Gold, 1921

    Evening Gown of Green and Gold, 1921

    Evening gown of green gold metallic tissues woven with pink flowers. The under-skirt and trim are of violet silk illusion, creating an eighteenth century effect of panniers. The under-skirt is trimmed with gold bullion braid. A shorter over-skirt dips to a full train in the back. 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 Detro…

  • Beaded Velvet Evening Gown, 1921

    Beaded Velvet Evening Gown, 1921

    Orange velvet evening gown with a bodice of embroidered net with pearls, rhinestones and crystal beads. Low tunic effect skirt. 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.

  • Gold Velvet Evening Gown, 1921

    Gold Velvet Evening Gown, 1921

    Old-gold velvet evening gown with a bodice, under-skirt, and front panels of gold lame. The overall skirt is caught up at the sides with velvet cording and gold bullion tassels to create an eighteenth century effect. Details include a small accent of metallic flowers at the waist. 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 Detro…

  • Velvet Dinner Dress Accented with Rhinestone and Seed Pearl Trim, 1921

    Velvet Dinner Dress Accented with Rhinestone and Seed Pearl Trim, 1921

    Lavender velvet dinner dress. Accents include trim on the shoulder straps which are decorated with satin, rhinestones and seed pearls. The body of the dress is elaborately draped. 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.

  • Child's Wool Jacket with Lace and Corded Flower at Side Closure, 1921

    Child's Wool Jacket with Lace and Corded Flower at Side Closure, 1921

    White wool childs jacket with raglan sleeves. The neck, cuffs and bottom edging are in white satin covered balls. The front side closures are of white corded frogs and tassels. 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).

  • Wool Two-Piece Riding Habit with Velvet Collar, 1921

    Wool Two-Piece Riding Habit with Velvet Collar, 1921

    Two piece riding habit consisting of riding skirt and jacket. Habit is of black wool with a velvet collar. 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.

  • Child's Chiffon Hatat with Smocked Crown and Brim, 1921

    Child's Chiffon Hatat with Smocked Crown and Brim, 1921

    Pink chiffon hat with smocked crown and brim. The upturned brim is edged in white ostrich feathers. Child's hat. This item was owned by Anna Margaret Dodge (1919-1924), daughter of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.