Silk Taffeta Evening Gown, 1914

Description:
Pink silk taffeta evening gown with a pannier effect on the hip, and trimmed with machine embroidered net. Accented with crushed cording flower trim. 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:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and Meadow Brook Hall
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Place:
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Subject Topic:
Evening gowns
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:ET01_02_14