Threads of time : the fabric of history : profiles of African American dressmakers and designers, 1850-2003

Name/Title

Threads of time : the fabric of history : profiles of African American dressmakers and designers, 1850-2003

Entry/Object ID

TT504.4.R44

Description

Profiles of Afro-American designers and textile artists from 1850 to the present. Featuring Ann Lowe, who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress, and Elizabeth Keckley, who designed for Mary Lincoln. Others are profiled, demonstrating their struggles & contribution to the world of fashion.

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Search Terms

african american fashion designers, dressmakers, dressmaking--united states, fashion designers--united states, women fashion designers

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Book

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Signature

Notes

Signed by author

Book Details

Author

Rosemary E. Reed Miller

Publisher

Toast and Strawberries Press

Date Published

2003

Call No.

TT504.4.R44

ISBN

970971303, 9780970971302

LCCN

2003091707

Notes

Length: 181