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Velvet Slippers Embroidered with Gold Thread, 1935

Slippers of red velvet embroidered in gold thread, 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).

Cotton Slippers Embroidered with Gold Thread, 1935

Slippers of blue cotton embroidered in gold thread, 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).

Silk Evening Shoes with Ankle Straps, 1935

White silk evening shoes with ankle straps and trim of silver and white braid, 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.

Brown Felt Wide Brimmed Hat, 1935

Brown felt wide brimmed hat. Size 7 3/8. 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.

Gold and Lavender Asian Style Robe, 1935

Gold and lavender robe, Asian style, which 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.

Blue Silk Crepe, 1935

Blue silk crepe slip with pink edging at the bustline and pink shoulder straps, 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.

Cut Velvet Pouch with Drawstring Closure, 1935

Black cut velvet pouch, 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.

Metallic Scrunched Fabric Cloche, 1935

Silver-brown metallic fabric cloche, 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 Hat with Large Buttons and Netting, 1935

Navy blue velvet hat with buttons, 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.

Heavily Embroidered Asian Style Robe, 1935

Red robe with gold embroidery, Asian style, 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).

Milgrim Hat Box, 1935

Milgrim hat box, 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.

Fan with Wood Monture, 1935

Folding hand fan with wood monture and painted scene on front and reverse, 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.

Ladies Black Leather Gloves, 1935

Black leather gloves, ladies, 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.

Ladies Cream Colored Gloves, 1935

Cream colored ladies gloves, 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.

Rosewood Pin, about 1940

An inexpensive piece of jewelry perhaps worn by a young girl or young lady.Scotty dogs became popular whenFranklin Delano Roosevelt was in the White House as his Scotty, Fala, became a great favorite.Likely worn by the donor's daughter, who would have been in her teens in the 1940s.

Two-Piece SIlk Tweed Suit Consisting of Dress and Cape, 1935

Two piece suit consisting of dress and cape of black and white silk tweed. Accents include red silk lining on the cape, a red silk belt and trim of white organdy piped on red silk. 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.

Pleated Chiffon Summer Party Dress, 1935

White summer party dress of pleated chiffon. Dress has slip edging, a bib front, cap sleeves and a belt of shite silk lace. The front is accented with fans of pleated lace on the bodice and belt ends. Two pieces: dress and 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.

TwoPiece Wool Suit with Double Breasted Jacket, 1935

Two piece suit consisting of a skirt of black and white pin-striped wool and a very tailored double breasted jacket of black wool piped in satin braid. 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.

Textured Crepe Day Dress with Gingham Collar and Cuffs, 1935

White textured crepe day dress with collar and cuffs of blue and white checked gingham. The front of the dress is accentuated with with gingham flower, white silk frogs, and cording. 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.

Wool Crepe Jacket with Overcollar that Ties in Front, 1935

Red jacket of wool crepe lined in white crepe. The jacket has an overcollar effect with ties in front. Detailing on pockets and cuffs of red and black plastic rings. Jacket has 3/4 sleeves. 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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