Recommended Resource - Threads of Time, The Fabric of History

Threads of Time, The Fabric of History: Profiles Of African American Dressmakers And Designers, 1850 to the Present by Rosemary Reed E. Miller

In this book, the profiles of 38 Afro-American designers and textile artists from 1850 to the present were examined. It features Ann Lowe who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress, and Elizabeth Keckley, who designed for Mary Lincoln. Others fashion artists are also profiled to demonstrate their struggles and contribution to the world of fashion.

You can order and read the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Threads-Time-Fabric-History-Dressmakers/dp/0970971303