Search
- Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950 -
- 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950
- Christian Dior Suit, "Evariste," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1951-1952 -
- 1951-1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Suit, "Evariste," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1951-1952
- Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952 -
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952
- Everlast "Dogwood Rose" Belt, 1938-1949 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Dogwood Rose" Belt, 1938-1949
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Belt -
- Collections - Artifact
Belt
- Girl's Jumper, 1958-1960 -
- 1958-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Girl's Jumper, 1958-1960
- Christian Dior Belt, 1950-1959 -
- 1950-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Belt, 1950-1959
- Belt, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1941-1945 -
- 1941-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Belt, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1941-1945
- Dress Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1956 - The fabric used in this mid-1950s dress recalls the influence of Chinoiserie -- fanciful European interpretations of Chinese motifs and styles popular during the 17th and 18th centuries. The fabric's floral design is reminiscent of late 18th-century hand-painted Chinese export fabric. Parisian couturier Cristobal Balenciaga made this ensemble for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1955-1956
- Collections - Artifact
Dress Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1956
The fabric used in this mid-1950s dress recalls the influence of Chinoiserie -- fanciful European interpretations of Chinese motifs and styles popular during the 17th and 18th centuries. The fabric's floral design is reminiscent of late 18th-century hand-painted Chinese export fabric. Parisian couturier Cristobal Balenciaga made this ensemble for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Carbine Sling Belt, 1944 -
- 1944
- Collections - Artifact
Carbine Sling Belt, 1944