Evening Dress, Made by Peggy Hoyt for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1928
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Peggy Hoyt dressed a small but exclusive clientele at her New York City salon for nearly 20 years. Before designing each garment, Hoyt discussed color, style and fabric with clients. Hoyt created this dress for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company heir. Hoyt's signature pastels, handkerchief hem, and rhinestone ornaments are seen in Mrs. Firestone's gown.
Peggy Hoyt dressed a small but exclusive clientele at her New York City salon for nearly 20 years. Before designing each garment, Hoyt discussed color, style and fabric with clients. Hoyt created this dress for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company heir. Hoyt's signature pastels, handkerchief hem, and rhinestone ornaments are seen in Mrs. Firestone's gown.
Artifact
Evening dress (Garment)
Date Made
1928
Creators
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.559
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Chiffon
Satin
Cotton (Textile)
Rhinestones
Lace (Needlework)
Crepe (Textile)
Color
Turquoise (Color)
Ivory (Color)
Inscriptions
PEGGY HOYT/16 EAST 55TH ST. NEW YORK PEGGY HOYT / NEW YORK / HENRY FIRESTONE / 6388 FRON DATE 5-9-28
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