Description: Title: Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom Author: Schofield-Morrison, Connie Publisher: Holiday House Binding: Hardcover Pages: 48 Dimensions: 10.08h x 9.84w x 0.55d Product Weight: 1 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9780823439638 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. Ships Fast From The USA! Authorized Dealer
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Book Title: Stitch by Stitch : Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
Number of Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Holiday House, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2021
Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, People & Places / United States / African American, History / United States / 19th Century, United States / General
Item Height: 0.4 in
Illustrator: Yes, Zunon, Elizabeth
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Item Weight: 16.1 Oz
Author: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Item Length: 10.3 in
Item Width: 10.3 in
Format: Hardcover
