Elizabeth Keckly: “Thirty Years a Slave” to White House Dressmaker

Dressed: The History of Fashion

EpisodeApr 10, 201838m

Elizabeth Keckly: “Thirty Years a Slave” to White House Dressmaker

Dressed: The History of Fashion

EpisodeApr 10, 201838m

This week we explore the incredible story of Elizabeth Keckly, an enslaved woman who bought her freedom and went on to become the premiere dressmaker in Washington D.C. during the Civil War era. Her best friend and client? Mary Todd Lincoln. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.

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