Frankie Welch textile collection, 1968-1982

Summary

Creator:
Welch, Frankie, 1923-
Date:
1968-1982
Extent:
13.5 Linear Feet 9 document boxes, 1 half box, 3 oversized boxes, 1 carton, 1 oversized folder A, 1 oversized folder B, 15 framed items
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Frankie Welch textile collection, ms2003, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of scarves, handkerchiefs, garments, and canvas bags listed by name of organization, event, or individual, as well as sample textiles with designs. Also included is a small amount of correspondence and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Frankie Welch (Mary Frances Barnett) (1923-2021) was a Washington, D.C. area textile designer, originally from Rome, Georgia. She designed and created scarves starting in the early 1960s. Working mainly out of Alexandria, Virgina, Welch designed more than 4,000 scarves for business, colleges, cities and individuals. Welch began her custom scarf designing in 1966 when Virginia Rusk, wife of then Secretary of State Dean Rusk, asked her to make a gift for visiting foreign dignitaries from the State Department.

Arrangement:

Design files make up the bulk of the collection and are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the organization or individual commissioning the design, and/or event.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Frankie Welch textile collection, ms2003, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.