Thursday, May 30, 2013

Smithsonian Article on Mary Lincoln's Seamstress

In Feburary 2013, I posted a link to memoirs of Elizabeth Keckley, who was a former slave that became Mary Todd Lincoln's seamstress and confident.  The memoirs give us a look into that period of time and the feelings of women throughout the War, from both sides of society.  The link above takes you to a Smithsonian blog with more information in a Q and A format.  Hope you enjoy it.
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/threaded/2013/04/the-story-of-elizabeth-keckley-former-slave-turned-mrs-lincolns-dressmaker/

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