Gloves Worn By Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1940-1948

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Artifact Overview

Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., cultivated a refined sense of fashion through years of interest in clothing design and collaboration with world-renowned couturiers. Her attention to detail even influenced her selection of fashion accessories. Firestone purchased this pair of made-to-order gloves from John-Frederics -- one of the 20th century's foremost millinery firms.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Gloves

Date Made

1940-1948

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1894

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Cashmere (Wool)

Color

Blue
Pink (Color)

Inscriptions

label sewn to inside seam]\: JOHN FREDERICS / MADE TO ORDER / MADE IN AMERICA