Elizabeth Keckly

Elizabeth Keckly (HM1E02)

Location: Hyattsville, MD 20785 Prince George's County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 54.515', W 76° 52.78'

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1818 - 1907

— Enslaved— — —Modiste— —Confidante —

Born into slavery, Elizabeth Keckly purchased her freedom using her exceptional skills as a seamstress. After establishing her own business, she was employed as a modiste (dressmaker) by Mary Lincoln, becoming her trusted friend and confidante. Mrs. Keckly's autobiography "Behind the Scenes", provided intimate details about life inside the Lincoln White House.
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HM NumberHM1E02
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Year Placed2010
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Date Added Monday, September 15th, 2014 at 8:24pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 337020 N 4308311
Decimal Degrees38.90858333, -76.87966667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 54.515', W 76° 52.78'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 54' 30.90" N, 76° 52' 46.80" W
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Area Code(s)240, 301
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1388-1444 Belle Haven Dr, Hyattsville MD 20785, US
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