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  • Silk Crepe Two-Piece Party Dress with Lace Accents, 1937

    Silk Crepe Two-Piece Party Dress with Lace Accents, 1937

    Two-piece party dress (dress and slip) of blue-gray silk crepe. A jacket effect is created wtih use of matching machine lace. Dress is belted in the back with softly hanging pendants. 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.

  • Silk Crepe Day Dress with Lace Collar and Cuffs, 1937

    Silk Crepe Day Dress with Lace Collar and Cuffs, 1937

    Lavender silk crepe day dress with collar and cuffs of lace embroidered with red, blue and white flowers. 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.

  • Crepe Day Dress with Embroidered Lace Collar, 1937

    Crepe Day Dress with Embroidered Lace Collar, 1937

    Printed day dress of rust, red, green, and white colored crepe. The neckline is accentuated with a collar of embroidered silver and lace. A bow o the left side adds accent to the 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.

  • Brocade Tissue Dinner Dress with Lace Bodice, 1937

    Brocade Tissue Dinner Dress with Lace Bodice, 1937

    Silver brocade tissue dinner dress accented with black lace at the bodice, 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.

  • Black and White Quilted Silk Dinner Dress, 1937

    Black and White Quilted Silk Dinner Dress, 1937

    Black and white quilted silk dinner dress. The hem and neckline of the dress have been cut into openwork. 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.

  • Lace Dinner Dress with Velvet Front Panel and Halter Style Top, 1937

    Lace Dinner Dress with Velvet Front Panel and Halter Style Top, 1937

    Black lace dinner dress with a front panel and halter top of black velvet, 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.

  • Beaded Crepe Dinner Dress with Smocking at Center of Bodice, 1937

    Beaded Crepe Dinner Dress with Smocking at Center of Bodice, 1937

    Black crepe dinner dress with a neckline accented with smocking in the center. The sides of the neck and back are accented with cut-out beaded desgins on black net. The added piece of white lace in the front is not original. 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.

  • Sleeveless Crepe Dinner Dress with Lace Overlay, 1937

    Sleeveless Crepe Dinner Dress with Lace Overlay, 1937

    Dark brown crepe dinner dress overlayed with brown machine lace. Dress has elaborate gathering in the front and a small train in the back. The neckline and shoulders are of brown net. 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.

  • Striped Wool Day Coat with Shawl Collar, 1937

    Striped Wool Day Coat with Shawl Collar, 1937

    Black striped wool day coat with shawl collar with edging of quilting over cording. Details include a scallop cut button closure. 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.

  • Printed Chinz Shoes, 1937

    Printed Chinz Shoes, 1937

    Printed chinz shoes in pink, lavender, yellow, green and white, which were 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 )pen Toe Slippers, 1937

    Satin )pen Toe Slippers, 1937

    Black satin open toed slippers lined in pink satin with a scalloped edge on bridge, which were 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 Wedge Slippers, 1937

    Satin Wedge Slippers, 1937

    Red satin wedge slippers. Gathered effect on open toe is achieved with black cording. Accents include two black rosettes. This pair of shoes 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.

  • Silk Evening Shoes with Ankle Straps and Gold Buckles, 1937

    Silk Evening Shoes with Ankle Straps and Gold Buckles, 1937

    Black silk evening shoes with ankle straps and gold buckles. Open toed with an open design edged in gold leather. This pair of shoes 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.

  • Felt Slouch Hat Accented with Ostrich Feathers, 1937

    Felt Slouch Hat Accented with Ostrich Feathers, 1937

    Plain gray felt slouch hat with a brim of three tuckes in front to add fullness. Accents include burgundy ostrich feathers on the left side of the crown. Most likely missing veil, as there are stitch marks on the brim. 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.

  • Mary Tutor Style Brimmed Hat with No Crown and Ostrich Feather Accent, 1937

    Mary Tutor Style Brimmed Hat with No Crown and Ostrich Feather Accent, 1937

    Mary Tutor style brimmed hat with no crown. The brim is of gathered rayon taffeta in powder blue. Accents include a pale turquoise ostrich feather on the front. 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.