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- Description:
- Large square shawl, Ivory in color with long, silk fringe, woven fabric. Large floral embroidery in two corners with a narrow hem. Circa 1850-1959.
- Date Issued:
- [1850 TO 1859]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Pink cotton and rayon brocade corset with boning, hooks, and fasteners. High waist with back lacing closure. Circa 1940-1949.
- Date Issued:
- [1940 TO 1949]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This suit was worn by the donor's mother, Barbara Jean Thomas LaBarge, during at least one of her two pregnancies from late 1952 to mid 1956.
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Fobs are charms that dangle from the end of a gentleman's watch chain and are generally visible outside his waistcoat.Many are just decorative while others, such as this, are useful as seals, mechanical pencils, lockets, etc. The latin on this fob roughtly translates into fine follower or helpful worker, but its exact translation is unknown.It seems plausible that this was a gift to a worker or colleague for work well done.
- Date Issued:
- [1875 TO 1910]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's navy blue wool coat in a below-the-knee length. The princess line coat is single breasted, and its front seams end in pleats on the breast and skirt. The long narrow sleeves are decorated with a large triangular panel of drawn thread work. The coat has a false collar of drawn thread, wide padded shoulders, and six large buttons with a faint wood grain. It is lined with navy taffeta. Label: Hattie Carnegie, Inc.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1938 TO 1945]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Brown velvet bag with clasp, which 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:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black crepe cloche edged in white crepe, with black crepe petals covering the crown, which 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:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Royal blue crepe base accented with black and white silk print band and bow, and a royal blue veil. This hat 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:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Pirate hat, which was owned by Alfred Gaston Wilson (1883 – 1962), husband of Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson). Matilda was the widow of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- According to the 1954 Herman Miller Trade Catalog, this is "America's most favorite modern chair. " It has a molded plywood seat and back with a burled ash veneer over the backrest. The frame, legs and glides are all metal. The electronically welded rubber shock mounts permit a slight flux to conform with changes in position. [Source: 1954 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]
Prior to The Henry Ford's acquirement of this chair, Herman Miller, Inc. acquired it from Hugh Depree, Herman Miller CEO and founder's son.
Price History: 1947: $ 16. 25 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1989: $ 201. 00 (Trade Catalog 91. 131. 70)
Was still in production in 1991. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a backrest of brown and white calf skin padded upholstery that covers the molded plywood. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a chrome base frame with metal glides. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. This piece was intended to be used in residential or office spaces. [Source: ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]
Price History: 1952: $94. 60 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Product Number: LCM
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This piece in the collection of The Henry Ford, is made of a welded black wire shell that is carefully shaped to conform to body contours and supports a resilient cushion of tan leather upholstery that can be easily removed for cleaning. The frame is black metal wire crossbars that connect four light birch wood legs with white plastic glides. [Source: 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]
Label on seat bottom reads: Materials Information, MADE bY HERMAN MILLER IN VENICE, CALIFORNIA.
Price History: 1952: $52. 35 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DKW
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Hand fan, collapsible, made of feathers, black in color, with brass loop. Wood slats and guards in good condition. Small ribbon bow on feather on the guard. Circa 1890-1899.
- Date Issued:
- [1890 TO 1899]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Frank J. Sladen (1882-1973) graduated from Yale University in 1902, and Johns Hopkins University in 1906.Following his schooling, he also served his internship and residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore until 1912, when he became their chief resident physician.During that time his research included blood coagulation, and the use of meningitis and diphtheria antiserums.Dr. Sladen came to work at Detroit General Hospital in 1913 as the Chief of Medical Service.After Henry Ford took over the finances of the now renamed Henry Ford Hospital, he selected Dr. Sladen in 1916 as the Physician-In-Chief.It was in this role that, in drawing upon his experience with the closed practice system utilized at Johns Hopkins, he created a modern hospital with a nationally recognized staff of medical specialists.Additionally, he sought to expand the role of the hospital through various community service programs in both social services and medical education. During World War One, Dr. Sladen served in Chillicothe, Ohio with the U.S. Army Medical Corps at Camp Sherman, where he was in charge of medical service.Dr. Sladen continued to work at the Henry Ford Hospital until his retirement in 1952.Following his retirement, he remained on staff as a medical consultant and continued to practice medicine there until 1971.Some of his significant accomplishments during his tenure at the Henry Ford Hospital included his role in the formation of the Clara Ford Nurses School in 1925, as well as his research in his latter years on aging and chronic rheumatic diseases.As a prolific antiquarian book collector, Dr. Sladen was responsible in 1915 for the founding of the Henry Ford Hospital library.Following his death in 1973, the Henry Ford Hospital library was renamed the Dr. Frank J. Sladen Medical Library where his manuscript collection is now preserved.[SOURCES: "Frank J. Sladen, M.D." Henry Ford Health Systems. 8 June. 2004 <http://www.henryfordhealth.org/18024.cfm>.]
- Date Issued:
- [1918 TO 1920]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Mrs. Firestone likely wore these sturdy shoes for casual wear and, more likely, 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.
- Date Issued:
- [1930 TO 1950]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This hat was likley worn seasonally in the spring and summer.
- Date Issued:
- [1938 TO 1944]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- White wool day dress with collar of embroidered chiffon and lace. Embroidered appliques of mother-of-pearl buttons down the front add additional accent. 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:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Belted outdoor jacket of gray wool with a shawl collar. This item was owned by Alfred Gaston Wilson (1883 – 1962), husband of Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson). Matilda was the widow of John Francis Dodge (October 25, 1864 – January 14, 1920), co-founder of the Dodge Motor Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- These Side Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, are made of a black and white girard check padded upholstery (nilo 95) with black vinyl edge and white plastic backs that covers the seat and back rest. The base consists of a frame and four legs made of polished chrome plate and white nylon glides. black rubber mounts are attached to the frame as well.
These pieces are also referred to as Eames One Twenty Seven Chairs.
Price History: 1970: $31. 00 (nilo); $ 32. 00 (naug); $ 36. 00 (hopsk) [Product Literature 89. 177. 975] 1989: $274. 00-$ 334. 00 according to upholstery [Product Literature 89. 177. 70]Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Upholstered Chair Product Number: EC 127
- Date Issued:
- [1970 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Armchair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a five blade, polished aluminum pedestal base with black casters. This base supports a black umber, molded plastic shell with brown rubber armrests. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with brown vinyl upholstery. The seat and back height are adjustable. Herman Miller Trade Name: Executive Chair Herman Miller Series: Ergon Chairs Product Number: OS 420
- Date Issued:
- [1984 TO 1988]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a sequoia burl veneer and castano wood for the exterior surface with a gray harewood inlay. The front is bowed with a light horizontal stripe in the veneer as well as having three drawers and one door with brush chrome pulls. In 1988, a protective glass top was added to the top of the piece by Herman Miller Inc.
This piece is the same version that was designed for the 1933 World's Fair and has the numbers '8066/88' written on the back.
Price History: 1936: $ 48. 50 (wholesale); $108. 00 (retail); 1937: $ 49. 00 (wholesale); $108. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser Herman Miller Series: Modern bedroom Group Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Night Stand, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a cylindrical metal support frame from the drawer to the bottom shelf. A castano sequoia burl veneer covers the exterior surfaces and shelf while the inlay is harewood. The drawer is a two way and has cylindrical metal drawer pulls on either side. On the back are raised rounded edges.
This piece was designed for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," "Design For Living House. "
Price History: 1936: $ 13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail) 1937: 1936: $ 13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Night Stand Herman Miller Series: Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This interesting brooch combines styles popular in the 1850s and 1860s, namely the bow know form with the dead gold metal (bright yellow metal that is produced without a sheen) and Etruscan filigree (delicate dots of gold that imitates Etruscan filigree decoration) that were popular primarily from the 1830s on.Etruscan filigree, really granulated drops of gold, was revived by Giulio Castellani of Britain who learned of the work from a scholar studying the ancients.He popularized the Etruscan revival style and it was seen on jewelry until the 1880s.This piece is nice, but not finely worked.The interlocking circles, circular Etruscan filigree decoration on the metal surfaces of the brooch, and the hair in the back of the pendant suggests that this is a mourning brooch.The interlocking components indicate lives entwined.The circles of the Etruscan filigree may suggest everlasting life, which is the symbolism of mourning wreaths.The hair in the back of the stone also suggests that this pin was used for mourning.
- Date Issued:
- [1855 TO 1865]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Navy blue silk organza evening dress. Scooped neckline trimmed with ivory lace leaf and rose appliques repeated in falling pattern along left front side and in embroidered vine encircling lower skirt. Very full circular skirt has two layers of organza over of layer of net. Skirt seams have been let out at waist. Dress would be worn over chemise. Clothing label: Salon Moderne/SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. Stamped on label: 804. Handwritten on label: Mrs. H. Firestone/June 30, 1949.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black silk velvet dinner dress. Scooped neckline with trim and bow of white fur, possibly rabbit, ermine or weasel. Short, puffy inset sleeves. Flared bottom. This garment was owned by Mrs. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.A photograph shows Mrs. Firestone wearing this dress with a black beret in January 1933 at a function for The Oxford Group in Akron, Ohio.
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This is one of the styles Mrs. Firestone favored later in her life. She had them in several different colors; likely custom made to match specific outfits. 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:
- [1968 TO 1972]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This woman's one piece, blue silk taffeta dress has a pattern of tiny blue and white checks. The garment has a fitted bodice that buttons down front, and its buttons are covered by a panel of pleated blue iridescent taffeta. A band of embroidered iridescent blue taffeta, having a peacock-tail design, is edged with maroon around the back-neck, and over the shoulders. The front forms a V-shaped waist that separates toward the hips. The same material and pattern are around the cuffs of the long sleeves. The dress has a high neck with mandarin- like collar that is edged with tulle. The skirt front is of solidly pleated blue iridescent taffeta. It has a wide pleated drape of same material around the skirt at the hip line, and two ruffles at its bottom are under ruffles of maroon. Bows of blue taffeta, with blue fringed edges, are around the skirt's bottom. The back of the skirt is blue checked taffeta (same as bodice) that is gathered to form a bustle. There is a large bow of maroon grosgrain ribbon in back. The dress is entirely lined.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1880 TO 1882]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black georgette gown with lace inserts and an uneven hem. 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:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- White silk organdy party dress with full skirt with two flounces of shite taffeta. Skirt is edged in cordered taffeta. Dress is lined in silver lame. A forerunner to the strapless dress, this dress is held up by the neckline. This item was owned by Frances Dodge (November 27, 1914 – January 24, 1971), who was the eldest daughter of John Francis Dodge (co-founder of Dodge Motor Company) and his third wife, Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson).
- Date Issued:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black wool day dress accented on the front at the bodice with violet (two) wool V's beaded in silver and varying shades of violet beads. The violet cuffs have bows. 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:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black net mourning veil with dot motif and wide crepe edging, which 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:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Day Bed, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a light tone birch wood frame on four 'V'-shaped satin aluminum legs and metal back support. Also, there are wire springs stretched under the mattress for support. The mattress is covered in tan and white checked girard fabric and is attached to two detachable wedge-shaped back cushions in the same fabric.
Price History: 1952: $308. 20; 1964: $280. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 712)Herman Miller Trade Name: Daybed with Bolster Support Herman Miller Series: Seating Product Number: 5088-Z
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a molded plywood seat and back. Light oak veneer covers the molded plywood. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a molded plywood frame with metal glides. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position.
Trade Catalog States:
Product Name: Molded plywood lounge chair
Series Name: Eames chairs
Popular Name: Potato chip chair
Standard Finish: birch, walnut, calico ash, red, black
Standard Upholstery: leather, slunk skin(unborn calf in brown & white or black & white; after 1955 in ash & walnut only
Standard configuration: up to 1955 with wood or metal legs; after 1955 wood legs only
Incorporating revolutionary principles in both design and construction, the molded plywood chairs designed by Charles Eames have been called "the most famous chairs in America. " The chairs are resin impregnated during the molding process so that the finish becomes an integral part of the wood. [Source: ca. 1949 and ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs. ]
The chair also has the popular nickname of "Potato Chip Chair. "
Price History: 1947: $ 17. 85 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1957: $ 66. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Chadwick's Modular Seating is made of Urethane foam cushioning molded over plywood, steel, and molded polystyrene structure. The base is molded, black polystyrene. The molded polystyrene connector is then riveted to a steel bar.
There are 3 interchangeable seats that can be formed to a custom design thanks to multiple seating arrangements in lounge seating height. The seating can be linked together in any combination with fastener-less connectors in custom layouts from straight line and serpentine line with practically unlimited lengths to full circle. The removable connectors maintain the multiple module arrangements in their custom form and provide for quick rearrangement into another form. One pair of connectors is required for the joint between each module. Each module is neatly tailored and has fully upholstered front, back, and sides for application as either end or interior seat of an arrangement. Arrangement can be made with straight module with parallel sides; inside and outside wedge modules with 22. 5 degree sides; wedge modules provide quarter circle arrangement; 8 wedge modules provide half circle; 16 wedge modules provide full circle all with seating facing either inside or outside as specified; A single straight module provides a complete chair; 3 straight modules with two pair connectors provides a complete 84 inch wide sofa, convertible in moments to a 56 inch wide sofa and a single chair, or to three single chairs. [Source: 1974 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog. ]
Price History; 1974: $262/395 varies with unit and fabric 1989: $498/862 varies with unit and fabric (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 70)Herman Miller Trade Name: Chadwick Modular Seating Herman Miller Series: Chadwick Collection Product Number: CM 102 ; CM 106
- Date Issued:
- [1974 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Blue silk taffeta dress and matching jacket. Dress has spaghetti straps, gathered waist, and ruffled hem. Jacket has heavy ruffles around cuffs, as well as around neckline, front of jacket and hem. Bill Blass, circa 1940-1959.
- Date Issued:
- [1940 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Blue angora cardigan with hand-beaded detail in center front, bodice is rayon lined, hook and eye closure. Barbara Lee Passport Collection. Circa 1950-1959.
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- A pair of woman's silver brocaded, green satin pumps with a rhinestone buckle at the vamp. The shoes have pointed toes, and curved cloth-covered heels. Label: Made For The Walk-Over Shop, 330 5th Ave., N.Y.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1910 TO 1913]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's coat and dress evening ensemble of black and white floral print satin clocque. The floor length coat has a round neckline without a closing. The sleeves are pleated at the shoulder, then fall kimono-like to a three quarter length. The coat is seamed up the center back, and lined with acetate. The floor length dress has a fitted camisole bodice with spaghetti straps seed beads and dangling pendant beads. It zips down the back. The ensemble has a Ruth Joyce label.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1966]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, is made of solid walnut. The top is circular and dish shaped white the base is a craved cylindrical. The 1969 price of this piece was $117. This piece, however, was made in 1989. Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 413
- Date Issued:
- 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a front that has a side-hinged cupboard with two adjustable shelves on the sinister side. The wood door on the cupboard is lacquered with bittersweet red. There are also three drawers lacquered bittersweet red with silver plated metal pulls. The entire unit sits on four black painted wood legs and has a primavera wood veneer on the top, sides, and front edging.
Price History: 1950: $218. 00 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 689) 1952: $229. 30Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest Cabinet, 3-drawer (left-facing) Herman Miller Series: Nelson Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4715
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Buffet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a wood frame with paldao veneer on the top, sides, and front. In the front is constructed three concave doors with large round antique brass door pulls. The base is made of four legs wrapped in leatherette and finished with brass tacks.
On the back is stamped the number '4190'.
Price History: 1941: $70. 00 (retail), 1942: $98. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Server Herman Miller Series: Paldao Dining Room Group Product Number: 4194
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Molded Plywood Chairs, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, are known as "American's most favorite modern chair," according to the 1954 Herman Miller Trade Catalog. They also have a molded plywood seat and back that are coverd with an oak veneer. The frame, legs and glides are all metal. The electronically welded rubber shock mounts permit a slight flux to conform with changes in position. [Source: 1954 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]Price History: 1947: $ 16. 25 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1989: $ 201. 00 (Trade Catalog 91. 131. 70)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is made of a light greige molded fiberglass shell which sits on a polished aluminum base. The shell is padded and covered with black vinyl and also edged with vinyl. Designed for LaFonda del Sol Restaurant in New York City. Herman Miller Trade Name: LaFonda Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: 1700 Series Product Number: 1730-1
- Date Issued:
- [1962 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- The embroidery on this dress is inspired by the French Empire period.Please note that there are matching shoes for this dress in our collection: object number 89.492.352.3.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:
- [1958 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Evening wrap of beige wool, elaborately hand embroidered in gold thread. Wrap is lined in pink satin and the cape is set with turquoise. 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:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black net mourning veil with dot motif and wide crepe edging, which 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:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, is made of molded plywood which sits on a chrome-plated metal base. There is a black veneer which covers the seat and backrest. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- According to the donor, the patten overshoes were worn in the mid 19th century by her great-grandmother, Mrs. Pastrigs. Pattens, a type of overshoe, were used to protect both feet and shoes from mud and snow. Wooden-soled overshoes were used as early as the fourteenth-century but were restricted to the wealthy. By the early fifteenth-century, a form of composite leather sole made pattens more widely accessible. Because of their functional appearance, they were generally associated with the lower classes and country people, although they were more useful in town than in the country where the iron ring would have sunk deep into a muddy road but carry the wearer through the puddles on a paved surface. Pattens were cut to match the fashionable shoe shape. In Jane Austin's Persuasion (1817), Mrs. Russell enjoyed "the ceaseless clink of pattens" in the English city of Bath as one of the "noises which belonged to the winter pleasures."In his poem Trivia (1712), John Gay wrote of working housewives 'clinking' through the wet London streets on pattens and Pehr Kalm noted how women of farming families "...wear their pattens under their ordinary shoes when they go out to prevent the dirt of the roads and streets from soiling their ordinary shoes" (Kalm's Account of His Visit to England, 1748). Sources: Shoes. Lucy Pratt and Linda Wooley. V&A Publications. London. 2000.Women's Shoes in America 1795-1930. Nancy E. Rexford. Kent State University Press. Kent, Ohio. 2000,
- Date Issued:
- [1830 TO 1850]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- The Freemasons are the world's largest fraternal organization.What is known as modern Freemasons began in 1717 in England; however, the history of the legend of the Freemasons dates far back to biblical times with the building of King Solomon's temple and written evidence of the Freemasons appears in the fourteenth century.A secret society, there is no known founder of this fraternal organization.The Freemason organization is not a religious group, but rather a group based on many religious and moral ideas.
- Date Issued:
- 1806-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Short evening dress with shawl. Cream organza over satin. Stylized pink thistles with greens stems embroidered down front in silk floss, gold sequins and gold metal. Fitted strapless bodice with two vertical bows on either side of center front waistline. Half-belt in back at the waistline. Corselet in bodice. Stiff nylon underskirt with two layers of nylon tulle. Double organza rectangular shawl with stylized carnation embroidered on center back. This garment was owned by Mrs. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.This dress isn't labeled, but was probably designed by Bob Bugnand. Mrs. Firestone referred to it as Bob's carnation dress, although the motif is actually a thistle. The dress was taken to Europe a few times in the late 1950's.
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- White cotton net and lace blouse with bib collar, which 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:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a top made of walnut veneer while the side panels are orange, blue, yellow and white micarta. There are also two metals drawers in the desk that are black. The desk sits on a chrome-plated metal frame. Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: D 20
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of an ebonized bentwood frame, backrest, legs, and arms. The legs are inverted 'V' shaped and the backrests are curved. The seats are padded and covered with charcoal grey vinyl upholstery. Price History: Price varies with fabric grade, $20. 40-$27. 60. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bentwood Chair Herman Miller Series: Bentwood Chairs for dining Room, Bedroom, and Living Room Product Number: 4171
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1944]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Women’s woven Batiste lace V-neck top, embroidered, elbow length sleeves, ruffled lace at neckline and hem, split hem, and small black satin bow on V-neck. Circa 1930-1949.
- Date Issued:
- [1930 TO 1949]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Blue leather cluth purse with decorative silver buckle and leather detail on front. Leather carrying handle on back of purse, inner pocket with clasp. Circa 1930-1959.
- Date Issued:
- [1930 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- 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:
- [1915 TO 1925]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Dark-gray wool flannel suit. Raglan sleeves with turn-back cuff. Three-button diagonal trim at front of each shoulder. Seam at jacket waistline. Padded peplum with flap pockets. Hook and eye closures. Narrow skirt has pleat in front and back. Dark gray silk faille lining. Clothing label: Christian Dior/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE. Stamped on label: 15393. Handwritten on tag sewn on back of label: 21721. This may be one of the most stunning suits in any collection: it is understated and perfectly tailored to fit and flatter the body. There is no ornamentation, just exquisite cut and tailoring. Numerous publicity photographs show Mrs. Firestone wearing this suit on trips to Europe in 1950 and 1951.This garment was owned by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, daughter of Mr. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- A pair of woman's ice blue satin pumps with a Louis heel, and glass bead trim on the pointed toes and the high vamp. Label: R.H. Fyfe Co., Detroit.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1913 TO 1915]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Woman's black leather sport shoes. The low lace-up shoes have seven eyelets, a round toe, and a low heel. The sole is marked: Essex Shed-Wet. The tongue is marked in pen: B. Frederick, VZ, 6C. A similar pair is shown in the Ladies Home Journal, 1913. These shoes might have been worn with Women's Service Corps uniform .10.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1913 TO 1918]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Gold, red, green and brown metallic print fabric turban with a dark brown edged veil, which 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:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Light blue pill box style hat with white flowers around side, and green leaves and a velvet bow on the crown. This item 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:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- 18th century costume of pink flower printed silk moire with decoration of blue moire bows and white lace edging on the sleeves and neckline. This item 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:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Folding hand fan made of lace with sequin details and an ivory monture, which 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:
- 1850-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black crepe mourning veil, which 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:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a frame and legs made of ash with a black lacquer. The seat, back and arms are padded and covered with yellow fabric upholstery. Price History: The price varies with fabric options from $443. 00-$596. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: Cube Group Product Number: NT 101
- Date Issued:
- [1969 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This lovely, loose-flowing Arts and Crafts-inspired dress belonged to Alleen Kelly Feiss and is the only truly higher-style Arts and Crafts girl's dress in The Henry Ford's collection.The Arts and Crafts-style decorative embroidery is quite distinctive.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- 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:
- [1950 TO 1955]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This was a style Mrs. Firestone favored in the 1960s. We have several examples of this style covered in other materials.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:
- [1960 TO 1970]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Pale blue metallic tissue evening gown with leaf design in brocade, and full train. Gown aslo has epaulets on shoulders of rhinestones and crystal beads. 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:
- 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Pink/lavender velvet evening coat lined in white satin crepe with detailing on the collar and cuffs of off-white lace. 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:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Feather fan with tuquoise colored ostrich feathers and a mother of pearl monture. This item 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:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a gold padded upholstery on the seat and backrest which covers a walnut frame. The arms are curved and the chair has four legs. Price History: 1957: $146. 00 (fabric); $158. 00 (naugahyde); $166. 00 (leather) 1961: $168. 00 (fabric); $180. 00 (naugahyde); $188. 00 (leather)Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: chairs Product Number: 4663
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Secretarial Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a dark gray plastic shell on an universal four-blade swivel base with casters. The seat and back are padded and covered with black and white tweed hopsak upholstery with dark gray plastic edging.
Under the seat are labels with patent information, flammability, and an employee inspection with date.
Price History: 1973: $ 179. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 733); 1979: $ 335. 00 Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Secretarial Chair Product Number: EC 228
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1979]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Mobile Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tan plastic laminate top which is supported by a still frame painted black. The bottom shelf is white plastic laminate and the base consists of four black casters.
There is an inscription on the underside which reads: "Eppinger Furniture, Inc. , NY".
Price History: 1952: $66. 00 (textured top); $60. 00 (plain top) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1109)Herman Miller Trade Name: Mobile Table Product Number: 5153
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Bog wood is petrified wood found in Irish bogs, and is generally pine or oak. Jewelry made of bog wood was exhibited at every major exhibition in Great Britain throughout the nineteenth century.Such pieces generally include Celtic or Irish motifs, like the Irish harp or lyre in this piece, or symbols or monuments found at early Christian sites in Ireland. They areparticularly popular with those of Celtic or Irish descent. These pieces are similar to the Scottish pebble jewelry that was popular in this era: pieces made from stones found in Scotland and set into bracelets and brooches, in designs often reminiscent of ancient Scottish jewelry forms.This piece is part of a large collection given to the institution by Susan Stark of Lansing, MI.
- Date Issued:
- [1850 TO 1880]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Date Issued:
- [1820 TO 1840]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This is a fine example of an early-to-mid 20th Century knicker suit for a young man of about age ten.
- Date Issued:
- [1913 TO 1917]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This re-embroidered cloque evening dress with stole has a silvery white ground with geometric padded areas outlined with silver thread. The sleeveless dress of just below knee length is princess-cut. It has a cowl neck in front continuing to a deep "V" in the back. There are pockets hidden in the front side seams. The snap closing in back is ornamented with a large self pompom. The dress is lined in white silk. The stole falls over the shoulder to hem length and the folds are tacked down to give it shape. "Ruth Joyce" is embroidered on the underside. Designed by Ruth Joyce.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1960 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Burgundy satin backed crepe dinner dress with a bustle accent in the back, which 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:
- 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Cream and pink, heavy paper folding hand fan with painted figural and floral motif and mirror, which 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:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Red silk dress with stole. Corselet in bodice made of white cotton net, stiffened with boning. Dress lined with multiple layers of net. Loose, slip-like lining of white and dark red silk. Skirt has been shortened a fraction. Rectangular stole folded in half; additional fold stitched in back. Stole has self-fabric fringe and two silk fabric loops for arms. Clothing label: AUTOMNE-HIVER 1952/Christian Dior/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE. Stamped on label: 24345. Handwritten on tag sewn on back of label: 53991. This garment was owned by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, daughter of Mr. Harvey Firestone of Detroit, Michigan.From Dior's Profile Line, this is the ultimate evening gown, perhaps the most stunning in the collection. Of deep red silk faille, it is strapless, form-fitting, and of simple yet classic lines that surely made Mrs. Firestone look extraordinary. It is highly structured with linings, slips, and nets, which is characteristic of Dior's work. It was made with three pairs of shoes - in the event that one pair was ruined while dancing, it could be easily replaced. Dior used a great deal of red in his lines, but it was an extremely unusual color choice for Elizabeth Firestone. She usually preferred powdered pinks and fuschias over true reds.
- Date Issued:
- 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This two piece, dark purple taffeta woman's dress is trimmed with purple velvet. The bodice has a basque waist, and buttons down the front with thirteen cut white and smoke pearl buttons. It has velvet lapels, and a loose back shoulder yoke and tab across front opening just below lapels. Its velvet sleeves are trimmed with bands of taffeta, and have ruching at the cuffs. An additional row of pleated white silk ruching is also at the cuff. The back has a longer center peplum effect ending in a large flat bow. The bodice is lined with a tan cotton. The skirt's fabric matches that of the bodice. The skirt has an elaborately draped and gathered bustle. The skirt has a foundation of sheer wool fabric, possibly bombazine, that the trims are attached to. (The foundation is not a lining.) It has a long train, a dust ruffle of pleated white cotton edged with lace, and a brown cambric lining. Note: Probably belonged to Mrs. Charles Ducharme, grandmother of donor.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1881 TO 1883]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Gray textured silk day dress with a printed design of turquoise blue and white. Accents include a bib collar and cuffs of embroidered organdy in blue and white. The collar has an offset point. The dress is short sleeved and belted. 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:
- 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- White feather cloche covered with white net and accented on the front with a pink rose, black velvet bows, one ermine tail and a small black veil. This item 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:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Cart, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a molded plastic l-shaped cart with four casters and three detachable drawers. The drawers are colored red-orange, royal blue, and white.
Co-Struc is a system of containers, frames, carts, and rails. They are lightweight, washable, sanitizable, self-extinguishing, self-stacking, and self-hanging and can be used in hospitals, laboratories and other health care facilities where these features are desirable. The system was developed by the Herman Miller Research Corporation, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The parts are modular and inter-changeable, configured without the use of special tools. Materials include injection molded polyphenyline oxide, compression molded sheet molding compound, extruded polyvinyl chloride, sheet steel with baked enamel finish, injection molded polypropelene, vacuum formed polyallomer, injection molded polycarbonate, steel, and cast aluminum. Herman Miller Trade Name: L Cart Herman Miller Series: Co-Struc Product Number: CO 21201
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bedside Table, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of a plain rectangular carcase veneered in blond ash with a recessed base painted black. The table has a single drawer with a cylindrical dark horizontal pull.
On the back is a stencil, in black, of 3630. This indicates the date of design to be 1936. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bedside Table Herman Miller Series: 3630 Bedroom Group Product Number: 3630
- Date Issued:
- 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee Table, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a square top with curved corners and edge which almost forms a clover leaf. A burl maple veneer covers the top in four sections. The pieces sit on four conical wood legs which are covered with leatherette upholstery. Price History: 1941: $70. 00 (retail); 1942: $88. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coffee Table Herman Miller Series: Paldao Group Product Number: 4188
- Date Issued:
- 1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Date Issued:
- [1800 TO 1825]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Midnight blue silk faille dress. Very wide decollatage with three self-fabric roses: one at each shoulder and one at center front. Bracelet length sleeves. Very full skirt gathered into waistline. Skirt lined with blue silk organza. Underneatth are three layers of blue net, petticoat with three flounces of horsehair-stiffened net, and cream silk slip. Hem taken-up one half inch. Clothing label: AUTOMNE-HIVER 1957/Christian Dior. Stamped on label: 090226. This dress is from Dior's last collection (he died in 1957) and is illustrated in Dior in Vogue by Brigid Keenan. The Henry Ford owns a Dior design drawing illustrating this dress in red; it was referred to as Rococo.
- Date Issued:
- 1957-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This style was Mrs. Firestone's favorite for nearly 15 years. She had many pairs made in this style to match specific couture gowns. 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:
- [1955 TO 1965]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This woman's aqua satin evening gown has shoestring shoulder straps, a low, straight neckline, slightly dropped waist, and a bodice tightly fitted by long darts. The skirt is straight with a single pleat at the side front. There is a side zipper. Label: "Philip Hulitar." The matching sleeveless jacket with horizontal stripes of alternating aqua, green and dark blue, connected with faggotting, fitted by long darts at the waist, and has a side closing. Label: "Claire Pearone, Paris-Detroit." See also tuxedo worn by Mr. Reuther #1973.098.002
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1960 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Black silk taffeta party dress with square neckline and matching belt, which 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:
- 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Lavender sewing kit, which 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:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a steel formed shell with padded orange upholstery covering it. The chair sits on three polished aluminium legs.
This piece is also commonly known by the nickname 'Coconut Chair'.
Price History: 1956: $302. 00 (naugahyde & fabric) plus cover 1977: $782. 00 (vinyl) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 749)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coconut Chair Product Number: 5569
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Long triangular lace net wrap or shawl, heavily decorated with flowers and leaves, scalloped edge, black in color. Circa 1880-1929.
- Date Issued:
- [1880 TO 1929]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- The double zig-zag vamp was popular from 1805-1815. The popularity of the oval toe precedes that of the square toe, which came in to high fashion from 1815-1830. The vamp and rounded toe of these shoes dates them to about 1805-1815.
- Date Issued:
- [1805 TO 1815]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Short, off-white, heavily corded silk Ottoman-style dress with jacket. Strapless bodice with side seams emphasized by satin cording. Two satin bows on either side of waistline. Dress has been slightly shortened. Underneath dress is one layer of stiffening, one layer of tulle, and slip. Matching jacket is popularly called a shrug. Clothing label on dress: AUTOMNE-HIVER 1952/Christian Dior/PARIS. Stamped on label: 090226. Handwritten on tag sewn on back of label: 54.034. Clothing label on jacket: AUTOMNE-HIVER 1952/Christian Dior/PARIS/MADE IN FRANCE. Stamped on label: 24304. Handwritten on tag sewn on back of label: 54.035.
- Date Issued:
- 1957-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- Another simple yet stunning evening dress and cape by the brilliant and dramatic Spanish-born designer, Cristobal Balenciaga.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 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This woman's black silk faille dress has satin stripes, braid, jet bead and fringe trim. The skirt attached to the top at the back only. The dress has a double row of black crocheted buttons with tiny jet bead centers down the front of its jacket-like top. There is a deep pleated flounce bustle at the back. See matching dolman number 48.47.1. Worn by Mrs. Calvin Maxfield ( Jane Graham) b. 1844, Hartland, MI. Died 1883, Plymouth, MI. Her husband operated a hotel in Plymouth.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1880 TO 1883]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This pair of woman's high laced, black kid shoes has Cuban heels. They are lined with white cotton. Lynn, Mass. Grover Comfort Street Shoe. Sole is stamped: Grover, Combination Comfort Shoe. Right shoe has tag: Frank and Seder Co., of Detroit. Original price tag of $8.95.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- [1915 TO 1920]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection