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- Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1925-1936 - Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1925-1936
- Collections - Artifact
Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1925-1936
Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Blue Crepe Cape, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Blue Crepe Cape, circa 1930
- Evening Dress, Made by Peggy Hoyt for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1928 - 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.
- 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Evening Dress, Made by Peggy Hoyt for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1928
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.
- Receipt for Mrs. H.S. Firestone, Jr. from Peggy Hoyt, Inc., January 1, 1934 - Elizabeth Parke Firestone of Akron, Ohio--wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.--was among the wealthy women who frequented designer Peggy Hoyt's salon. Mrs. Firestone traveled to New York City, where Hoyt would confer with her client and then create custom garments and millinery for Mrs. Firestone.
- January 01, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Receipt for Mrs. H.S. Firestone, Jr. from Peggy Hoyt, Inc., January 1, 1934
Elizabeth Parke Firestone of Akron, Ohio--wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.--was among the wealthy women who frequented designer Peggy Hoyt's salon. Mrs. Firestone traveled to New York City, where Hoyt would confer with her client and then create custom garments and millinery for Mrs. Firestone.
- Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1926-1936 - Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1926-1936
- Collections - Artifact
Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1926-1936
Peggy Hoyt (1893-1937) began her fashion career at age 17, as an apprentice in a New York City millinery shop. She established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in 1915 and soon became one of America's foremost fashion designers. This hat of Hoyt's design was worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.