Velvet Dinner Dress with Heavily Beaded Sleeves, 1942

Black velvet dinner dress with V-neck. Dress has short sleeves elaborately beaded n white seed pearls, silver beads and rhinestones. 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.

Drawn Bonnet, 1848-1859

Skirt, 1897-1900

Shoes, 1955-1965

This style was Mrs. Firestone's favorite for nearly 15 years. She had many pairs made in this style to match specific couture gowns. 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.

Striped Wool Day Coat with Shawl Collar, 1937

Black striped wool day coat with shawl collar with edging of quilting over cording. Details include a scallop cut button closure. 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.

Silk Taffeta Floor Length Dress, 1949

Raspberry silk taffeta dress. Floor length with short raglan sleeves and carved, covered buttons. Large, one-piece oval overskirt creates aprons in front and back and open V-shapes on sides with slightly A-line underskirt visible on both sides. Clothing label: Salon Moderne/SAKS FIFTH AVENUE/NEW YORK. Handwritten on label: Mrs. H. Firestone/12-21-49/374. This dress was copied from Dior's 1948 Spring Collection; see Vogue Magazine, March 1, 1948, p.72, and March 15, 1948, p.104.

Lace and Black Silk Velvet Evening Dress, 1927

Black silk velvet dress trimmed with ecru machine lace. Lace forms pattern around V-neckline and down left side of the dress. Bodice tucked around hips and neckline. Long sleeves have 4-button closure at wrist. Attached belt has large yellow metal buckle that matches buttons on sleeves. Clothing label: Stein & Blaine/New York. Additional label sewn to back of main label: Stein & Blaine/13 AND 15 WEST 57TH STREET/NEW YORK. Typed on back of additional label: Mrs. Harvey Firestone/Date August 22, 1…

Bonnet, about 1870

Straw bonnets such as this were day wear in spring and summer.

Dress, 1845-1847

The simple bodice indicates that this dress was worn with a lace bertha and sleeve ruffles. The bust improvers, bodice construction and skirt are typical of the period. The dress was possibly remade from an earlier 1830s silk.

Dress, 1840-1849

A beautifully constructed, sewn, and finished dress, representing a homemade version of high style. The en tablier trim on the skirt is typical of 1850-55. The bodice and narrow sleeve are 1840s, the collar reminiscent of the 1830's, the skirt trim, ruffles and embroideryof the 1840's.

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.

Boy's Jacket and Shorts, about 1935

The shorts were found in the collection with the jacket and are presumed to be related. One wonders if the terriers were inspired by President Franklin Roosevelt's "Falla" - a dog that was beloved by Americans.

Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown, 1936

Black silk velvet evening gown with Y-shaped back straps. 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.

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.

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.

Men's Black Three-Piece Suit, 1934

Black three piece set consisting of jacket, vest and pants. This suit was owned by Daniel Dodge (1917 – 1938), son of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

Boy's Brocade Arabian Nights Turban, 1922

Orange metallic brocade turban, boys Arabian Nights costume, which was owned by Daniel Dodge (1917 – 1938), son of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

Boy's Brocade Arabian Nights Shoes, 1922

Orange brocade shoes, boys Arabian Nights costume, which were owned by Daniel Dodge (1917 – 1938), son of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

Girl's Angel Costume Flowered Headband, 1922

Orange and fushia flowered headband, girls angel costume, which was owned by Anna Margaret Dodge (1919-1924), daughter of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), the co-founder of the Dodge Motor Car Company in Detroit, Michigan.

Sheer Tea Apron, 1924

Sheer white tea apron, 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.