Velvet Evening Coat with Taffeta Ruffles and Lace Cuffs, 1919

Description:: Evening coat of dove gray velvet lined in rose silk taffeta with velvet covered buttons. Coat has rose taffeta ruffles and lace cuffs. The taffeta and lace over-collar creates a bib effect. A panel of velvet accented with buttons and black and gray metallic roping add emphasis to the back. 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:: 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection
Place:: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Subject Topic:: Women's evening coat
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:ET08_01_19