Purse, 1930-1940

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Description:

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:

[1930 TO 1940]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Place:

Ile-de-France, Paris, France

Subject Topic:

Purses (Bags) and Coin purses

Subject Name:

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_89_492_446