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Women's four piece tobogganing outfit from the early twentieth century
1- Woman's four piece tobogganing outfit. Heavy cinnamon wool plush (mohair blend?). a) Jacket. Double-breasted (Russian blouse). High stand-up collar. Long tight sleeves with flaring cuffs. Mid-thigh length. Two pleated pockets with rounded corners on front, fastens with three blue covered buttons on shoulder. Wide self-belt, collar, cuffs and hem have embroidered blue sleds and large dots, lined with navy blue silk. b) Skirt. Boot top length, no waistband, gros grain inner band, A-line.…
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Embroidered Cotton Batiste Summer Dress, 1916
Summer dress of embroidered cotton batiste with accents on the under-skirt and sleeves with matching lace and crocheted buttons. 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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Three-Piece Satin Bathing Costume, 1916
Black satin bathing costume, three pieces. Includes bloomers with cuffs piped in white silk, and that close at the knees with white round buttons; an overdress with a front panel of white satin and all seams piped in white silk and white buttonholes; and a black satin sash lined with white satin. 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 Comp…
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White Cotton Net Blouse with Long Sleeves, 1916
White cotton net blouse with long sleeves and a bib collar. Accents include open-work lace and embroidery on the lower 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.
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White Striped Silk Blouse, 1916
White striped silk blouse with a heavy yoke of Brussels lace. Accents include embroidered lace edging on the neck and 3/4 length sleeves edged in Brussels lace. 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.