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Shoes, about 1958

This was a style Mrs. Firestone favored in the 1960s. We have several examples of this style covered in other materials.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.
Grey Silk Lampshake Ball Gown, 1959-1960

Strapless gray silk chiffon and satin lampshade gown. Chiffon twisted around upper body, lightly tucked at waist, then twisted again to bottom. Satin band around bustline finished with self-fabric bow on left. Knee-length hem finished with stiffened band of satin with self-fabric bow on right. Skirt is wired-out.
Dress with Jacket, 1959

Dark raspberry-pink linen dress and jacket with cut-out stylized leaf design backed with matching pink silk organza. Pink cotton lining. Strapless bodice; 3/4 inch linen belt ties in front. Bolero-style jacket with raglan sleeves, two self-fabric button closures; lapels fold back on either side of square neckline.
Ford, Henry II; Ford Motor Company: Groups. -With; Mrs. Ford & Marchessa & Marchese. Emilo Pucci

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Ford, Henry II; Son of Edsel Ford; Family. and first wife. With Brother, Benson. With Mr. & Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford. With Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Breech

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Science Fair; Detroit. -Students at Henry Ford High School

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Science Fair; Detroit. -Students at Henry Ford High School

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
Blue Angora Beaded Cardigan

Blue angora cardigan with hand-beaded detail in center front, bodice is rayon lined, hook and eye closure. Barbara Lee Passport Collection. Circa 1950-1959.
Black and Hot Pink Dress

Black and hot pink silk or acetate knee length dress, lined. Straight skirt, short sleeves, gathered scoop neck in front; v-neck in back with zipper closure. Abstract print, darts on skirt. Saks Fifth Avenue, circa 1950-1959.
Evening Coat with Pastel Print

Evening tent style coat, woven fabric, ecru background with large pastel floral (?) print. Split side hem, long sleeves, collarless, no front closure, gusseted underarms. Circa 1940-1959.
Women's Hat with Flowers

Women’s puff hat, covered with white, yellow, and gold flowers and leaves. Lilly Dache, Circa 1950-1959.
Blue Leather Purse

Blue leather cluth purse with decorative silver buckle and leather detail on front. Leather carrying handle on back of purse, inner pocket with clasp. Circa 1930-1959.
Silk Taffeta Dress with Jacket

Blue silk taffeta dress and matching jacket. Dress has spaghetti straps, gathered waist, and ruffled hem. Jacket has heavy ruffles around cuffs, as well as around neckline, front of jacket and hem. Bill Blass, circa 1940-1959.