Duster, about 1915

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Description:

The material does not feel as if it is all wool--perhaps wool and cotton or wool and linen. Worn by Willis C. Ward, it is typical in the styling of men's driving dusters. The material, however, is uncommon, as most dusters were generally linen. Willis C. Ward was born in 1861 to one of Michigan's wealthest families of the 19th century. His father David Ward, made his fortune in lumber and acquired and sold timbered land throughout the United States.

Date Issued:

[1913 TO 1917]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Place:

New York, New York

Subject Topic:

Dusters (Coats), Coats, Outerwear, and Men's clothing

Subject Name:

Ward, Willis C.

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_2004_9_23