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Frankie Welch’s Americana

Frankie Welch reigned as the doyenne of Beltway fashion, designing scarfs, dresses, and more for first ladies and other D.C. tastemakers. Learn more about Welch's contributions in Ashley Callahan's Frankie Welch's Americana (UGA Press, 2022).

Background use - Frankie Welch McCormick scarf (1978, polyester)

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

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Cherokee Alphabet scarf, 1967, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

2

Discover America scarf, ca. 1968, unidentified fabric.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

3

Member of Congress scarf, 1969, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

4

Frankie Welch of Virginia scarf, 1969, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 1

    Cherokee Alphabet scarf, 1967, silk.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 2

    Discover America scarf, ca. 1968, unidentified fabric.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 3

    Member of Congress scarf, 1969, silk.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 4

    Frankie Welch of Virginia scarf, 1969, silk.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

5

Basket Weave Frankie and Turtles Frankie, n.d.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

6

Republican National Convention Frankie and pinafore, 1968.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

7

Frankie flyer, ca. 1975.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

8

Models wearing Clyde’s scarf and tie, ca. 1976.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 5

    Basket Weave Frankie and Turtles Frankie, n.d.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 6

    Republican National Convention Frankie and pinafore, 1968.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 7

    Frankie flyer, ca. 1975.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 8

    Models wearing Clyde’s scarf and tie, ca. 1976.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

9

National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C., scarf, 1970, unidentified fabric.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

10

Fifty State Flowers scarf, 1970, cotton.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

11

National Treasures (Mount Vernon) scarf, 1993, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

12

Hubert H. Humphrey scarf, 1968, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 9

    National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C., scarf, 1970, unidentified fabric.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 10

    Fifty State Flowers scarf, 1970, cotton.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 11

    National Treasures (Mount Vernon) scarf, 1993, silk.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 12

    Hubert H. Humphrey scarf, 1968, silk.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

13

McDonald’s scarf, 1976, Qiana.

Courtesy of Ashley Callahan

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Georgia Libraries Association scarf, 1971, Qiana.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 13

    McDonald’s scarf, 1976, Qiana.

    Courtesy of Ashley Callahan

  • 14

    Georgia Libraries Association scarf, 1971, Qiana.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

15

BB&T bandana, n.d., cotton.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

16

Red Cross napachief, 1981, unidentified synthetic fabric.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 15

    BB&T bandana, n.d., cotton.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 16

    Red Cross napachief, 1981, unidentified synthetic fabric.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

17

Garden Club of Georgia scarf, 1978, polyester.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 17

    Garden Club of Georgia scarf, 1978, polyester.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

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Turtles scarf, designed ca. 1971, Qiana.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

19

Peanut scarf for Governor and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, 1973, silk.

Courtesy of Ashley Callahan

  • 18

    Turtles scarf, designed ca. 1971, Qiana.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 19

    Peanut scarf for Governor and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, 1973, silk.

    Courtesy of Ashley Callahan

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Frankie Welch wearing a Cherokee Alphabet dress in front of Duvall House, Alexandria, Virginia, 1968.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

21

Betty Ford and Frankie Welch with the Betty Ford scarf, 1975.

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

  • 20

    Frankie Welch wearing a Cherokee Alphabet dress in front of Duvall House, Alexandria, Virginia, 1968.

    Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

  • 21

    Betty Ford and Frankie Welch with the Betty Ford scarf, 1975.

    U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

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Frankie Welch Cherokee Alphabet scarf, 1967, silk

Cherokee Alphabet Scarf

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Cherokee Alphabet scarf, 1967, silk.

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Frankie Welch Discover America scarf, circa 1968, unidentified fabric

Discover America Scarf

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Discover America scarf, ca. 1968, unidentified fabric.

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Frankie Welch Member of Congress scarf, 1969, silk

Member of Congress Scarf

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Member of Congress scarf, 1969, silk.

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Frankie Welch of Virginia scarf, 1969, silk

Frankie Welch of Virginia Scarf

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Frankie Welch of Virginia scarf, 1969, silk.

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Frankie Welch Basket Weave Frankie and Turtles Frankie dresses

Basket Weave Frankie and Turtles Frankie

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Basket Weave Frankie and Turtles Frankie, n.d.

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Frankie Welch Republican National Convention Frankie dress and pinafore, 1968

Republican National Convention Frankie and Pinafore

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Republican National Convention Frankie and pinafore, 1968.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, (left) Frankie Welch Collection, Rome Area History Center and (right) Frankie Welch Textile Collection, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

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Flyer for the Frankie dress by Frankie Welch, circa 1975

Frankie Flyer

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Frankie flyer, ca. 1975.

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Models wearing Frankie Welch Clyde’s scarf and tie, ca. 1976

Clyde’s Scarf and Tie

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Models wearing Clyde’s scarf and tie, ca. 1976.

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Frankie Welch National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C., scarf, 1970, unidentified fabric

National Cherry Blossom Festival Scarf

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National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C., scarf, 1970, unidentified fabric.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Frankie Welch Collection, Rome Area History Center.

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Frankie Welch Fifty State Flowers scarf, 1970, cotton

Fifty State Flowers Scarf

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Fifty State Flowers scarf, 1970, cotton.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Collection of Frankie Welch, Peggy Welch Williams, and Genie Welch Leisure.

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Frankie Welch National Treasures (Mount Vernon) scarf, 1993, silk

National Treasures Mount Vernon Scarf

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National Treasures (Mount Vernon) scarf, 1993, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Collection of Frankie Welch, Peggy Welch Williams, and Genie Welch Leisure.

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Frankie Welch Hubert H. Humphrey campaign scarf, 1968, silk

Hubert H. Humphrey Campaign Scarf

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Hubert H. Humphrey scarf, 1968, silk.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Frankie Welch Textile Collection.

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Frankie Welch McDonald’s scarf, 1976, Qiana

McDonald’s Qiana Scarf

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McDonald’s scarf, 1976, Qiana.

Courtesy of Ashley Callahan

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Frankie Welch Georgia Libraries Association scarf, 1971, Qiana

Georgia Libraries Association Qiana Scarf

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Georgia Libraries Association scarf, 1971, Qiana.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Frankie Welch Textile Collection.

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Frankie Welch BB&T bandana, cotton

BB&T Bandana

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BB&T bandana, n.d., cotton.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Collection of Frankie Welch, Peggy Welch Williams, and Genie Welch Leisure.

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Frankie Welch Red Cross napachief, 1981, unidentified synthetic fabric

Red Cross Napachief

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Red Cross napachief, 1981, unidentified synthetic fabric.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Frankie Welch Textile Collection.

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Frankie Welch Garden Club of Georgia scarf, 1978, polyester

Garden Club of Georgia Scarf

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Garden Club of Georgia scarf, 1978, polyester.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Frankie Welch Textile Collection.

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Frankie Welch Turtles scarf, designed ca. 1971, Qiana

Turtles Qiana Scarf

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Turtles scarf, designed ca. 1971, Qiana.

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Frankie Welch Peanut scarf for Governor and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, 1973, silk

Peanut Scarf

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Peanut scarf for Governor and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, 1973, silk.

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Frankie Welch stands in front of her Duvall House in Alexandria Virginia.

Frankie Welch

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Frankie Welch wearing a Cherokee Alphabet dress in front of Duvall House, Alexandria, Virginia, 1968.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Collection of Frankie Welch, Peggy Welch Williams, and Genie Welch Leisure.

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Two women in formal jackets and skirts hold a colorful scarf between the two of them.

Betty Ford and Frankie Welch

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Betty Ford and Frankie Welch with the Betty Ford scarf, 1975.

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Frankie Welch Cherokee Alphabet scarf, 1967, silk Frankie Welch Discover America scarf, circa 1968, unidentified fabric Frankie Welch Member of Congress scarf, 1969, silk Frankie Welch of Virginia scarf, 1969, silk Frankie Welch Basket Weave Frankie and Turtles Frankie dresses Frankie Welch Republican National Convention Frankie dress and pinafore, 1968 Flyer for the Frankie dress by Frankie Welch, circa 1975 Models wearing Frankie Welch Clyde’s scarf and tie, ca. 1976 Frankie Welch National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C., scarf, 1970, unidentified fabric Frankie Welch Fifty State Flowers scarf, 1970, cotton Frankie Welch National Treasures (Mount Vernon) scarf, 1993, silk Frankie Welch Hubert H. Humphrey campaign scarf, 1968, silk Frankie Welch McDonald’s scarf, 1976, Qiana Frankie Welch Georgia Libraries Association scarf, 1971, Qiana Frankie Welch BB&T bandana, cotton Frankie Welch Red Cross napachief, 1981, unidentified synthetic fabric Frankie Welch Garden Club of Georgia scarf, 1978, polyester Frankie Welch Turtles scarf, designed ca. 1971, Qiana Frankie Welch Peanut scarf for Governor and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, 1973, silk Frankie Welch stands in front of her Duvall House in Alexandria Virginia. Two women in formal jackets and skirts hold a colorful scarf between the two of them.