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Former slave who became a successful seamstress, civil activist, and author, Elizabeth Keckley was the personal dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln. She was also her best friend and confidante. "Behind the Scenes" is about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, and the happenings in the White House during Lincoln's tenure.
Former slave who became a successful seamstress, civil activist, and author, Elizabeth Keckley was the personal dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln. She was also her best friend and confidante. "Behind the Scenes" is about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, and the happenings in the White House during Lincoln's tenure.
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Elizabeth Keckley (1818–1907) was a formerly enslaved woman who used her skills as a seamstress to purchase her own freedom. Born in Virginia, she was owned by a local planter and later, his daughter. Despite her status, Elizabeth was recognized for her talent, which she used to support the family. She then raised enough money to buy her freedom and move to Washington D.C. It was there that she started a business, making connections with the political elite, including Mary Todd Lincoln. Later, Keckley would detail the events of her tumultuous life in the autobiography Behind the Scenes (1868).
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