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- Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Clorinde," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952 - 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. Paris designer Christian Dior used a great deal of red in his clothing line. Firestone favored pinks and fuchsias over true reds making this dress an unusual choice for her.
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Clorinde," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952
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. Paris designer Christian Dior used a great deal of red in his clothing line. Firestone favored pinks and fuchsias over true reds making this dress an unusual choice for her.
- Letter from Marquis de Lafayette to James Fenimore Cooper, 1831 -
- July 14, 1831
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from Marquis de Lafayette to James Fenimore Cooper, 1831
- Can of "La Diamond noir de la Cuisine" Extra Brushed Truffles, 1940-1980 - This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.
- 1940-1980
- Collections - Artifact
Can of "La Diamond noir de la Cuisine" Extra Brushed Truffles, 1940-1980
This food item was one of the many exotic delicacies sold at A. Rensch & Co., a family-owned specialty-import food store that opened in Toledo, Ohio, in 1882. Customers interested in exotic canned and bottled foods, hard-to-find teas and coffees, and all manner of imported meats and cheeses would have frequented a store like this. A. Rensch & Co. also sold gift boxes.
- Suit, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1949-1950 - 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. Firestone favored New York and Paris design houses -- like that of Cristobal Balenciaga, who made this suit -- to meet her high fashion standards.
- 1949-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Suit, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1949-1950
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. Firestone favored New York and Paris design houses -- like that of Cristobal Balenciaga, who made this suit -- to meet her high fashion standards.
- Dictionnaire des Arts et Manufacturers G-Z, 1845 -
- 1845
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Dictionnaire des Arts et Manufacturers G-Z, 1845
- Lalique "Petite Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, circa 1928 - Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
- circa 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Lalique "Petite Libellule" Dragonfly Hood Ornament, circa 1928
Rene Lalique created some of the most striking automobile mascots or hood ornaments. Lalique's elegant, molded-glass models enhanced the front of any luxury vehicle. The mascots could also be lit from below making them all the more impressive. These decorative mascots became a symbol of the car owner's wealth, status, and good taste.
- Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, circa 1955 -
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, circa 1955
- Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955 -
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955
- Elizabeth Parke Firestone's Invitation to See the Christian Dior Spring-Summer 1971 Collection -
- Winter 1970-1971
- Collections - Artifact
Elizabeth Parke Firestone's Invitation to See the Christian Dior Spring-Summer 1971 Collection
- Pathe Movie Projector, 1900-1915 -
- 1900-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Pathe Movie Projector, 1900-1915