Image Title:
Elizabeth Keckley (1818 – 1907)

Note:
". . . was a former slave who became a successful seamstress, civil activist, and author in Washington, DC. She was best known as the personal modiste and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, the First Lady. Keckley had moved to Washington in 1860 after buying her freedom and that of her son in St. Louis." Read More and also click on a letter: A | B

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Wikipedia

Subject:
Slavery - Historical Figures - Slave - History Maker - American - Dressmaker

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Public Domain

Image:
SA-SLAVHF-39

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