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1. Shoes, 1920-1940

Description:
These shoes strongly resemble "jigs" or " gillies"-- a Scottish shoe made for dancing. This is more of a street shoe than the typical gillie. They were likely worn for casual wear or travel.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.Mrs. Firestone likely wore these shoes for casual wear or travel.
Date Issued:
[1920 TO 1940]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection