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Nancy's Corner-Jennifer Chiaverini,Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

Jennifer Chiaverini presents her book, Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker.

08/26/2013 | Rating TV-G

Sewing With Nancy

Nancy's Corner-Jennifer Chiaverini,Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

Clip: Season 2700 Episode 2703 | 5m 21sVideo has Closed Captions

Jennifer Chiaverini presents her book, Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker.

Jennifer Chiaverini presents her first historical novel outside the Elm Creek series. The heroine of this real-life story is Elizabeth Keckley, a dressmaker for President Lincoln’s wife, Mary. Born a slave, but with a strong will and dressmaking talent, Elizabeth was able to earn enough money to purchase freedom for herself and her son. She was also Mrs. Lincoln’s close friend and confidant.

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Sewing With Nancy

Nancy's Corner-Jennifer Chiaverini,Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

Clip: Season 2700 Episode 2703 | 5m 21sVideo has Closed Captions

Jennifer Chiaverini presents her first historical novel outside the Elm Creek series. The heroine of this real-life story is Elizabeth Keckley, a dressmaker for President Lincoln’s wife, Mary. Born a slave, but with a strong will and dressmaking talent, Elizabeth was able to earn enough money to purchase freedom for herself and her son. She was also Mrs. Lincoln’s close friend and confidant.

08/26/2013 | Rating TV-G

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