White Striped Crepe Jacket, with Embroidered Trim, 1936

Description:

White striped crepe jacket with a waistband of embroidered silk taffeta in blue and pink. Details include pink and green flower appliques on the jacket and a shawl collar with white pearl buttons. Jacket has Dolman sleeves and cuffs of white crocheted lace. 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).

Date Issued:

1936-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Subject Topic:

Jackets and Embroidery

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:ET07_11_36