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Born into slavery, Elizabeth Keckly purchased her freedom using her exceptional skills as a seamstress. After establishing her own business, she was employed as a modiste by Mary Lincoln, becoming her trusted friend and confidante. Keckly's autobiography "Behind the Scenes" provided intimate details about life inside the Lincoln White House.
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