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  • Embroidered Taffeta Two-Piece Evening Gown, 1938

    Embroidered Taffeta Two-Piece Evening Gown, 1938

    White two-piece evening gown. Both the dress and jacket are of re-embroidered lace over white taffeta. Accents of color are added with turquoise blue satin pendants on the back and ribbon on the sides under the lace. All lace is piped in white satin. 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.

  • Beaded Ice Blue Satin Wedding Gown with Scalloped Train, 1938

    Beaded Ice Blue Satin Wedding Gown with Scalloped Train, 1938

    Ice blue satin wedding gown, which according to the designer, was "inspired by the simplicity of ancient Grecian art." The gown has beaded decoration at the waist in an acanthus leaf pattern and a four-and-a-half yard scalloped train. Frances Dodge, for whom the gown was made, also wore a veil of ice blue illusion bound with blue satin held in place with a tiara of illusion decorated with seed pearls. According to Aubrey Eads, president and spokesperson for Peggy Hoyt in 1938, "The procession…

  • Three Piece Taffeta Party Dress with Lace Jacket, 1938

    Three Piece Taffeta Party Dress with Lace Jacket, 1938

    Three piece rose taffeta party dress. Neck of dress is accentuated with rose lace and lace flowers. Over jacket of white re-embroidered lace and gold threads in bolero length. Additional accent of rose lace attached to shoulder. Dress has pink slip. 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 Net Party Dress with Layered Skirt, 1938

    Embroidered Net Party Dress with Layered Skirt, 1938

    Black net dressy-dress with layered skirt. Outer skirt and neckline embroidered in black with padded leaf-like accents. 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 Accented with Satin Collar, Yoke, and Buttons, 1938

    Crepe Day Dress Accented with Satin Collar, Yoke, and Buttons, 1938

    Black crepe day dress accented with soft pointed collar, yoke, and buttons of black satin. 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.

  • Day Dress with Cuffed Sleeves and Covered Buttons on Hip, 1938

    Day Dress with Cuffed Sleeves and Covered Buttons on Hip, 1938

    Red day dress with 1/2 sleeves with cuff, and three covered buttons on hip, 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 Dinner Dress with Large Cuffs of Wool Yarn and Rhinestones, 1938

    Velvet Dinner Dress with Large Cuffs of Wool Yarn and Rhinestones, 1938

    Black velvet dinner dress. Severity of the dress is offset with large cuffs of white wool yarn and rhinestones. A rhinestone clasp on the belt and shoulder accents of padded velvet add emphasis to the effect of simple elgance. 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.

  • Taffeta Dinner Dress with Large Bustle, 1938

    Taffeta Dinner Dress with Large Bustle, 1938

    Dinner dress of violet taffeta accented on the back of the dress with a bustle of taffeta, 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 Dinner Dress with Ostrich Feather Motif, 1938

    Velvet Dinner Dress with Ostrich Feather Motif, 1938

    Burgundy velvet dinner dress. The velvet has a cut motif of ostrich feathers, which adds a subtle elegance to the gown. The back is accented with a bustle. 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 Dinner Dress with Lace Collar and Cuffs, 1938

    Velvet Dinner Dress with Lace Collar and Cuffs, 1938

    Burgundy velvet dinner dress with accents on the collar and cuffs of ecru lace. A buckle set with topaz adds detail to the front of the dress. 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.

  • Satin Crepe Dinner Dress with Beaded and Embroidered Bodice, 1938

    Satin Crepe Dinner Dress with Beaded and Embroidered Bodice, 1938

    Black satin backed crepe dinner dress with a bodice of black chiffon embroidered in silk and beaded in jet beads. Emphasis is given to the back with bows of crepe creating a custle effect. 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 Velvet Dressing Gown with Lace Trim, 1938

    Silk Velvet Dressing Gown with Lace Trim, 1938

    Black silk velvet dressing gown with beige re-embroidered lace trim, 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.

  • Crepe Evening Wrap with Mink Trim, 1938

    Crepe Evening Wrap with Mink Trim, 1938

    Cream crepe evening wrap with white mink trim, which 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).

  • Satin Shoes with Silver Leather and Rhinestone Buckles, 1938

    Satin Shoes with Silver Leather and Rhinestone Buckles, 1938

    Rose colored satin shoes trimmed in silver leather and rhinestone buckles. 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.

  • Light Blue Open Toe Wedding Shoes with Rhinestone Accents, 1938

    Light Blue Open Toe Wedding Shoes with Rhinestone Accents, 1938

    Light blue wedding shoes which were 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).

  • Light Blue Open Toe Shoes with Ankle Straps, 1938

    Light Blue Open Toe Shoes with Ankle Straps, 1938

    Light blue. 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.

  • Satin Evening Bag with Rhinestone Clasp, 1938

    Satin Evening Bag with Rhinestone Clasp, 1938

    Rose colored satin evening bag with rhinestones on the clasp and frame, 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.

  • Silk Hat of Gathered Crepe with Satin Ribbon and Veil, 1938

    Silk Hat of Gathered Crepe with Satin Ribbon and Veil, 1938

    White silk hat with elaborately gathered crepe on the crown and brim. Accented with white satin ribbons and a white veil. 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.

  • Smocked Twill Hat with Dotted Veil, 1938

    Smocked Twill Hat with Dotted Veil, 1938

    White smocked twill hat with white dotted veil, 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.

  • Silk Crepe Blouse, 1938

    Silk Crepe Blouse, 1938

    Gray silk crepe blouse with Peter Pan collar. The buttons, buttonholes and edge of collar are bound in burgundy silk. 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.