Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Lincoln’s Shopping Habits in Perspective

Mary Lincoln’s shopping habits and most other aspects of her life made news once Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) won the presidential election of 1860. Though Lincoln would not take office until […]

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Elizabeth Keckly, Slave Turned Entrepreneur, Confidante to Mary Lincoln

Achieved freedom in 1855 Became successful dressmaker in Washington, eventually working for Mary Lincoln Founded Contraband Relief Association in 1862 to help former slaves Published autobiography about her life Elizabeth

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Mary Lincoln’s Shopping Habits in Perspective

Elizabeth Keckly, Slave Turned Entrepreneur, Confidante to Mary Lincoln

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