Mary Lincoln's Fashions
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02-12-2014, 03:29 PM
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RE: Mary Lincoln's Fashions
(02-12-2014 01:43 PM)Gene C Wrote: As for the low necklines, Elizabeth Keckley repeats a comment she heard the president make. He wasn't that thrilled with them. I'll try to find the quote from her book when I get home, unless someone wants to beat me to it. Gene, I think this may be the quote you are thinking of. Mary was wearing a dress that had a long train and was low cut. Abraham saw her and remarked, "Whew, our cat has a long tale tonight…it is my opinion that if some of that tail were nearer the head, it would be in better style.” I once read somewhere that Mary preferred low cut gowns with short sleeves that displayed her smooth arms and neck. |
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