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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pebbled Crepe Day Coat, 1937
Pale green iridescent pebbled crepe day coat with lining of white pebbled crepe. 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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Crushed Silk Velour Dressing Robe, 1937
Kelly green crushed silk velour dressing robe. The collar, cuffs and pockets are of green satin crepe. The robe has a sash of green satin with green silk corded tassels, and a shawl collar. This item was owned by Alfred Gaston Wilson (1883 – 1962), husband of Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson). Matilda was the widow of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Company.
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Men's Five-Piece Formal Wear, 1937
Five piece formal wear, all matching, consisting of tuxedo jacket, full dress tails jacket, evening trousers with side stripe, braces and vest. The jackets and pants are of diamond patterned wool and the vest of violet-black brocaded silk. This item was owned by Daniel Dodge (1917 – 1938), son of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.