Three-Piece Satin Bathing Costume, 1916

Description:

Black satin bathing costume, three pieces. Includes bloomers with cuffs piped in white silk, and that close at the knees with white round buttons; an overdress with a front panel of white satin and all seams piped in white silk and white buttonholes; and a black satin sash lined with white satin. This item 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:

1916-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Subject Topic:

Bathing suits

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:ET17_03_16