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  • Dennis Cooper (center) and Friends Sitting on Rocks

    Dennis Cooper (center) and Friends Sitting on Rocks

    Hand tinted Lantern slide showing an image of Dennis Cooper (center) and two of his friends sitting on rocks.

  • Shoes, 1930-1950

    Shoes, 1930-1950

    Mrs. Firestone wore this style shoe for more casual occasions. They were also likely used for travel.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.

  • View of Downtown Saginaw, Michigan

    View of Downtown Saginaw, Michigan

    Black and white Lantern slide depicting an image of downtown Saginaw, Michigan at the corner of Center Street. Circa 1930s.

  • Rayon daydress from the 1930s

    Rayon daydress from the 1930s

    Woman's rayon daydress having an off-white and brown leaf print pattern. The machine-sewn chemise has short sleeves, and a mock shawl surplice neckline of off-white rayon. Its skirt has a double pleat at the left center-front, and a single pleat at the center back. A self belt is set in the right side seam. Self bows at the tops of the sleeves. Worn by the donor's mother. Mass market, possibly mail order.

  • Shoes, 1930-1940

    Shoes, 1930-1940

    Mrs. Firestone likely wore these low-heeled shoes for more casual day wear or travel. The styling appears to be from the 1930s.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.

  • Shoes, 1930-1950

    Shoes, 1930-1950

    Mrs. Firestone likely wore these sturdy shoes for casual wear and, more likely, travel. 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.

  • Shoes, 1920-1930

    Shoes, 1920-1930

    It is likely that Mrs. Firestone used these shoes for travel, walking or casual wear in the 1920s. 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.

  • 1930 Packard roadster and Alice White, in a scene from "A Show Girl in Hollywood"

    1930 Packard roadster and Alice White, in a scene from "A Show Girl in Hollywood"

    8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1930 Packard left side view, parked on street, in front of building, gathering of people standing near doorway. Inscribed on photo back: 1930 Packard custom eight, model 740, seventh series eight, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 140.5-inch wheelbase, 2/4-person roadster (body type # 412). A scene actually taken in "A Show Girl in Hollywood," Alice White, star, in middle center greeted by John Milgan, her leading man. Hubbard Lee's 740 Packard road…

  • Hat, 1930-1939

    Hat, 1930-1939

    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, 1930-1938

    Hat, 1930-1938

    This hat was owned by Elizabeth Parke Firestone. 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.

  • Shoes, about 1930-1950

    Shoes, about 1930-1950

    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.

  • Shoes, 1930-1940

    Shoes, 1930-1940

    Mrs. Firestone surely wore these shoes during the summer. 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.

  • Shoes, 1925-1930

    Shoes, 1925-1930

    Edward Cohen was Mrs. Firestone's shoemaker in the 1920s. As with most of her shoes, these were likely made to match a specific outfit. 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.

  • Purse, 1930-1940

    Purse, 1930-1940

    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.

  • Black Velvet and Lace Hostess Dress, about 1930-1932

    Black Velvet and Lace Hostess Dress, about 1930-1932

    Black silk velvet hostess dress with neckline, hem and half of sleeves edged in beige machine lace. Short, semicircular demi-train. This dress is not labeled, but is believed to be a Stein & Blaine based on another black velvet hostess dress of a similar style that is owned The Henry Ford and has a Stein & Blaine label.

  • Shoes, 1920-1930

    Shoes, 1920-1930

    Comfortable dress pumps worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone in the 1920s. They were surely custom made to match a specific dress, now gone. 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.

  • Man driving 1899 Packard Model A

    Man driving 1899 Packard Model A

    8x10 black and white photograph of first Packard. Inscribed on photo back: driven on campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. after car was shipped there in autumn of a 1930 for permanent exhibition in lobby of the James Ward Packard Laboratory of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering. Car is 1-cylinder, 9-horsepower, 71.5-inch wheelbase, 2-person roadster completed Nov. 6, 1899. Body by Morgan & Williams, Warren, Ohio. The restored car has a solid engine compartment door (original had louver…

  • Packard Model A with woman in front of the Lodge

    Packard Model A with woman in front of the Lodge

    8x10 black and white photograph of Packard Number One with woman, parked in front of the manager's quarters (a.k.a. the Lodge), designed by Albert Kahn, at the Packard Proving Grounds. Inscribed on photo back: car completed Nov. 6, 1899, Warren Ohio; Model A, 1-cylinder, 9-horsepower, 71.5-inch wheelbase, 2-person roadster; body by Morgan & Williams, carriage manufacturer, Warren, Ohio. Restored car has solid engine compartment door, vs. louvered door of original, and is missing original fitting…

  • First Packard Model A

    First Packard Model A

    8x10 black and white photograph of Packard Number One. Inscribed on photo back: completed Nov. 6, 1899, Warren Ohio; Model A, 1-cylinder, 9-horsepower, 71.5-inch wheelbase, 2-person roadster; body by Morgan & Williams, carriage manufacturer, Warren, Ohio. Restored car has solid engine compartment door, vs. louvered door of original, and is missing original fittings such as side lights & the one affixed to the center of the front springs, and the dos-a-dos seat originally mounted on the rear deck…

  • Bowles, Charles. Mayor. Pitching Baseball For Opening Game

    Bowles, Charles. Mayor. Pitching Baseball For Opening Game

    Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University