Fancy party gowns : the story of fashion designer Ann Cole Lowe /
"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soari...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First edition |
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| Summary: | "As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soaring, as evidenced in the clothes she made. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became "society's best kept secret." This beautiful picture book shines the spotlight on a figure who proved that with hard work and passion, any obstacles can be overcome."-- |
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| Physical Description: | 35 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 4-8. K to grade 3. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781499802399 1499802390 |