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Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom

Connie Schofield-Morrison

This picture-book biography tells of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, an enslaved woman and skilled needleworker. Born in 1818 on a Virginia plantation, she bought freedom for herself and her son. Keckly later became Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker. Historical details and words from Keckly’s journals are combined with mixed-media artwork using oil paint, fabric, embroidery, and appliqué.

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Book details

Themes
History · Resilience · Women And Girls · Work And Careers
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
November 9, 2021
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9780823456116
Language
English
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