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Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story
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Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story
Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother. In London in the 1930s she made dresses for the singer Elisabeth Welch & befriended the Jamaican nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Co-authored her autobiography in 1991 with her adopted nephew Stephen Bourne. Included in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Date: 1991
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1991 Aunt Born Bruce Dresses Elisabeth Esther Fulham Guyanese Josephine Mixed Race Seamstress Singer Working Class Made
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This print captures the elegant Esther Bruce at the launch of her autobiography, Aunt Esther's Story. Born in 1912 to a Guyanese father and English mother in Fulham, London, Esther was a trailblazing working-class mixed race seamstress who made dresses for renowned singer Elisabeth Welch in the 1930s.
Not only known for her exceptional talent in dressmaking, but Esther also formed a close friendship with Jamaican nationalist leader Marcus Garvey during this time. Her life story was co-authored by her adopted nephew Stephen Bourne and published in 1991, solidifying her place in history as an influential figure.
Esther's remarkable journey is now immortalized in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, ensuring that future generations will continue to be inspired by her resilience and determination. This image serves as a poignant reminder of Esther Bruce's legacy and contributions to both the fashion industry and black British history.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from 1991, we are reminded of Esther's grace, strength, and unwavering spirit that continues to inspire us today. She may have left us physically in 1994 but through photographs like these, her memory lives on forever.
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