Beaded Evening Gown with Halter-Style Neckline, 1936

Description:
Pale blue and gold metallic fabric evening gown with the bodice and shoulder straps trimmed with rhinestones, blue stones and crystal beads. 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.
Date Issued:
1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Place:
New York, New York, United States
Subject Topic:
Evening gowns and Beadwork
Subject Name:
Dodge, Matilda
Format:
clothing
Rights:
Images are copyright Oakland University's Meadow Brook Hall. Web versions may be used for reference purposes only.
URL:
http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:ET01_17_36