Behind the Scenes in the Lincoln White House: Memoirs of an African-American Seamstress (Civil War)
Elizabeth Keckley’s memoir offers an insider’s account of the Lincoln White House, revealing the private struggles and public duties of the First Family during the Civil War.
About This Book
Elizabeth Keckley served as personal modiste to Mary Todd Lincoln and became a trusted confidante within the Lincoln household.
Her memoir recounts daily life in the White House and the social pressures faced by the First Family during the Civil War years.
The narrative provides observations on prominent political figures and the challenges of wartime Washington.
Keckley also reflects on her own experiences as an African-American woman navigating 19th-century American society.
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