PLEASE REGISTER BY 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 11.
National Museum of African American History and Culture, African American Designer Ann Lowe
Friday, May 12, 10:30 am
Ann Lowe, one of America’s most significant designers, worked for some of the country’s wealthiest families, including the Rockefellers, the Biddles, Janet Auchincloss, and Marjorie Merriweather Post. She is best remembered for creating the wedding gown and bridal attire for Jacqueline Bouvier’s marriage to, the then, Senator John F. Kennedy. Ms. Elaine Nichols, Supervisory Curator of Culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, will talk about Ann Lowe and her contributions to the world of fashion.
Ms. Nichols is a resident of Friendship Heights.
This Zoom presentation is organized by FHNN & is open to all. Please use the Register Now button. FHNN members and volunteers who need help registering can email information.fhnn@gmail.com with Lowe in the subject line.
