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| 1 | Title: | Clarke School of Dressmaking and Fashion Design Records, Series II | |
| Creator: | Clarke School of Dressmaking and Fashion Design | ||
| Dates: | 1924-1979 | ||
| Abstract: | The Clarke School of Dressmaking and Fashion Design was a Cleveland, Ohio, dressmaking, tailoring and fashion design school founded in 1925 by Amanda Wicker, primarily for young African-American women. Wicker retired and sold the school in 1979, which was still in operation in 1990. The collection consists of certificates, proclamations and awards related to the education, business, and philanthropic interests of Amanda Wicker, the school's owner. | ||
| Call #: | MS 4605 | ||
| Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 container) | ||
| Subjects: | Wicker, Amanda, 1900-1987. | Clarke School of Dressmaking and Fashion Design. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American business enterprises -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American fashion designers -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Costume design -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Dressmaking -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | ||
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