Frankie Welch
American fashion designer (1924ā2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frankie Welch (March 29, 1924 ā September 2, 2021) was a fashion designer from Rome, Georgia. She is primarily known for designing scarves for prominent political figures, which she sold from her boutique in Alexandria, Virginia. After a career as a home economics teacher which spanned nearly two decades, Welch began working as a fashion consultant. Developing a clientele, she moved into designing accessories and then dresses. Welch was the designer of a dress worn by First Lady Betty Ford, which is now on display in the Smithsonian's First Ladies' Hall in the National Museum of American History. She also designed dresses on display at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
Frankie Welch | |
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Born | Mary Frances Barnett (1924-03-29)March 29, 1924 Rome, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | 2 September 2021(2021-09-02) (aged 97) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Mary Frances Welch |
Occupation(s) | Teacher, fashion designer |