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Date: 1936 Date: 1936 Collection: Digital Dress Collection
  • Cloche, 1925-1936

    Cloche, 1925-1936

    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 taste in fashion.

  • Hat, 1926-1936

    Hat, 1926-1936

    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 taste in fashion.

  • Embroidered Print Silk Chiffon Evening Dress, ca. 1937

    Embroidered Print Silk Chiffon Evening Dress, ca. 1937

    Medium-blue floor-length silk chiffon dress with white spiral print. Some spirals embroidered with white beads and small iridescent sequins. V-shaped neckline edged with self-piping with self-fabric bow at base. Cap sleeves and shoulder pads. Seam at waist with separate self-fabric sash and bow. The chemise shown in the photograph is not the original.

  • Beaded Evening Gown with Halter-Style Neckline, 1936

    Beaded Evening Gown with Halter-Style Neckline, 1936

    Pale blue and gold metallic fabric evening gown with the bodice and shoulder straps trimmed with rhinestones, blue stones and crystal beads. 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.

  • Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown, 1936

    Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown, 1936

    Black silk velvet evening gown with Y-shaped back straps. 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.

  • Embroidered Georgette Party Dress, 1936

    Embroidered Georgette Party Dress, 1936

    Turquoise georgette party dress with neckline and cuffs of embroidered white georgette. Dress has embroidery of turquoise thread and white seed pearls. Matching jacket of turquoise taffeta. 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.

  • Turquoise Jacket, 1936

    Turquoise Jacket, 1936

    Turquoise jacket 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.

  • Polka Dot Organdy Garden Party Dress with Cape, 1936

    Polka Dot Organdy Garden Party Dress with Cape, 1936

    Bias cut garden party dress and cape of black organdy printed with white dots. 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.

  • Velvet Cocktail Dress with Pleated Lace Accents, 1936

    Velvet Cocktail Dress with Pleated Lace Accents, 1936

    Black velvet cocktail dress with inserts on skirt and sleeves of pleated lace. Collar and half-slip trimmed in lace. 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.

  • Organdy Print Party Dress, 1936

    Organdy Print Party Dress, 1936

    Pale green organdy party dress printed with white flowers, 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.

  • Velvet Party Dress with Pleated Lace Accents, 1936

    Velvet Party Dress with Pleated Lace Accents, 1936

    Black velvet party dress. Skirt has alternating bands of black velvet and black pleated lace. 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 Collar and Cuffs, 1936

    Crepe Day Dress with Embroidered Collar and Cuffs, 1936

    Burgundy colored satin-backed crepe day dress with accents around the neck and cuffs of embroidery. 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 Lace Dinner Dress, 1936

    Sleeveless Lace Dinner Dress, 1936

    Black lace dinner dress. Gores give extra fullness to the hem of the 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.

  • Crepe Dinner Dress with a Lace Bodice and Sleeves, 1936

    Crepe Dinner Dress with a Lace Bodice and Sleeves, 1936

    Royal blue crepe dinner dress with a bodice and sleeves of blue machine lace, 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.

  • Tailored Wool Herringbone Weave Day Coat, 1936

    Tailored Wool Herringbone Weave Day Coat, 1936

    White wool herringbone weave day coat, very tailored look. 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).

  • White Striped Crepe Jacket, with Embroidered Trim, 1936

    White Striped Crepe Jacket, with Embroidered Trim, 1936

    White striped crepe jacket with a waistband of embroidered silk taffeta in blue and pink. Details include pink and green flower appliques on the jacket and a shawl collar with white pearl buttons. Jacket has Dolman sleeves and cuffs of white crocheted lace. 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).

  • Three-Piece Set of Wool Formal Wear with Tails, 1936

    Three-Piece Set of Wool Formal Wear with Tails, 1936

    Three piece set of tails in black wool. The set consists of tails, formal trousers with side stripe and brocadeed black silk vest. This set of tails 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.

  • Blue Satin Shoes with Ankle Straps, 1936

    Blue Satin Shoes with Ankle Straps, 1936

    Blue satin shoes with ankle straps, whick 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.

  • Pleated Crepe Skirt, 1936

    Pleated Crepe Skirt, 1936

    Black crepe skirt pleated from waisband. 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.

  • Red Silk Crepe Blouse, 1936

    Red Silk Crepe Blouse, 1936

    Red silk crepe blouse with Peter Pan collar. Accents include self-covered buttons down the front, turned-up cuffs, diamond edging on the cuffs and collar, and a bow at the 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.