Velvet Dinner Dress with Large Cuffs of Wool Yarn and Rhinestones, 1938

Description:
Black velvet dinner dress. Severity of the dress is offset with large cuffs of white wool yarn and rhinestones. A rhinestone clasp on the belt and shoulder accents of padded velvet add emphasis to the effect of simple elgance. 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:
1938-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Subject Topic:
Dresses 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:ET05_06_38