Shoes, 1950-1960

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Description:

This style of shoe was among Mrs. Firestone's very favorites; she wore it consistently for nearly two decades. This pair were likely custom made to match a specific outfit, now gone. 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.

Date Issued:

[1950 TO 1965]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Place:

Ile-de-France, Paris, France

Subject Topic:

Pumps (Shoes), Shoes, Buckles (Strap Accessories), Silver, and Rhinestone

Subject Name:

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_89_492_1238