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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.
Three Quarter Length Silk Jacquard Evening Jacket, 1935-1939

Two-button, 3/4-length silk jacquard jacket with pattern depicting nightclub scene with women in red, blue, and green evening wear; men in black. Weave incorporates metallic threads of gold and silver. Clothing label: BERGDORF-GOODMAN/5TH AVENUE. This is an iconic piece in which the fabric is woven into a pattern that upon close examination reveals fashionable socialites at a cocktail party. It is a most unusual fabric design.
Ford, Henry; And Mrs. Ford; At the Clara Ford Home for Nurses; with Red Cross nurses

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Mrs. Henry; Groups; Women. With Mrs. Henry King & Mrs. Murray Boocock.--Party for the Nat’l convention of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Mrs. Henry; Groups; Women. With Mrs. Henry King & Mrs. Murray Boocock.--Party for the Nat’l convention of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Mrs. Henry; Groups; Women. With Mrs. Henry King & Mrs. Murray Boocock.--Party for the Nat’l convention of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Mrs. Henry; Groups; Women. With Mrs. Henry King & Mrs. Murray Boocock.--Party for the Nat’l convention of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Veterans Hospitals; Michigan; Dearborn; Dedication. Guy T. Palmer, Henry Ford.

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

Long cotton infant dress, white in color. Round lace collar and yoke, long sleeves, two button closure at back neckline. Rows of pintuck at the lower hem. Circa 1910-1939.
Petit-point Handbag

Petit-point handbag with floral motif needlepoint, front and back. Square frame, brass trim, and jewel accents. Metal chain to carry on wrist, mirror and pockets inside bag. Circa 1880-1939.
Hand-Knit Ribbon Dress

One-piece, short sleeve dress, knitted by hand using ribbon, taupe in color with floral pattern on bodice. Hook and eye closure, elastic waist, flare skirt, and knitted belt. ‘Blum’s - Vogue , Chicago’ on label, 1930-1939.
Green Wool Cloche Hat

Wool cloche hat, dusty pale turquoise in color, featuring three knotted strips of wool on rear of band. Label reads 'Importer Irving, Detroit'. Circa 1910-19369.
Women's Peach Knee Length Slip

Women’s knee length bias cut slip, peach in color. Features spaghetti straps, bias cut, V-neck in front and back, darts on bust, small amount of eyelet embroidery on bodice. Circa 1930-1939.
Embroidered Lace Cocktail Dress, 1939

Cocktail dress of dark beige reimbroidered 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.
Velvet Cocktail Dress with White Lace, 1939

Black velvet cocktail dress with bodice and sleeves of white lace over net. 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 Twill Winter Coat with Mouton Shawl Collar, 1939

Blue wool twill winter coat with shawl collar of brown mouton. 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).
Wool Two-Piece Riding Outfit, 1939

Dark brown wool two piece riding outfit with jacket and jodphurs, 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).
Men's Blazer, 1939

Black blazer, 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.
Felt Riding Derby, 1939

Riding derby of brown felt, 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).
Watered Taffeta Party Dress with Bows and Ruffles, 1939

Powder blue party dress with a skirt of watered taffeta with three rows of taffeta ruffles on each side over hip-line. Bodice is of satin accented with burgundy, blue and white bows, and ruffles around the neck. Dress has puff 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.