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Stitch by Stitch
- Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
Engelsk Paperback
Stitch by Stitch
- Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
Engelsk Paperback

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An awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her son.

This picture book biography weaves together historical details, vibrant collages, and the words of her own journals to bring to light the life and beautiful work Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, the seamstress who bought herself and son out of slavery. Lizzy’s story of hardship and resilience offers an untold side of history during a time of great injustice and change.

Born enslaved in 1818 on a Virginian plantation, Lizzy experienced and witnessed unspeakable cruelty. When she was sent to workfor a tailor, her wages went to her master, not Lizzy. However, the beautiful gowns that Lizzy created attracted the attention of the wealthiest women in Virginia, even Mrs. Jefferson Davis. With money from her patrons, Lizzy bought her freedom and her son’s freedom working tirelessly stitch by stitch, going on to design gowns for the First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and grow an influentialcareer.

This inspiring story about an unsung hero is beautifully illustrated with oil paint, cut paper and fabric collage and hand-embroidery by Elizabeth Zunon that brings Lizzy’s dresses to life. Connie Morrison writes with straightforward honesty and clarity, seamlesslyincluding research on fashion, life, and politics of the time. The backmatter includes a bibliography for further reading.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
48
ISBN-13:
9780823456116
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0823456110
Udg. Dato:
5 dec 2023
Længde:
5mm
Bredde:
255mm
Højde:
253mm
Forlag:
Holiday House Inc
Oplagsdato:
5 dec 2023
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