Frankie Welch

Frankie WelchAmerican, 1924 - 2021

Georgia-born textile and fashion designer Frankie Welch came to the Washington DC area in the 1960s, where she ran a dress shop in Alexandria, VA. She designed hundreds of textiles (scarves, ties, and apparel fabrics) for clients including several Presidents, First Ladies, and the US senate. She designed many dresses and scarves for First Lady Betty Ford.

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Artifact No. 1988.1039.14, Frankie Welch Blue and Gold Checkered Organza Gown; Gerald R. Ford …

Blue and Gold Checkered Organza Gown

1988.1039.14

Frankie Welch

ca.1974

1987.690.6a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bright Green Dress

1987.690.6 a-c

Frankie Welch

ca. 1973

1988.1039.2; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Brown Corduroy Jacket and Jumper Dress

1988.1039.2 a-c

Frankie Welch

ca.1975

1983.88.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Dark Pink and Gold Brocade Gown

1983.88.3

Frankie Welch

ca. 1974

1988.1039.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Green Floral Organza Gown

1988.1039.3

Frankie Welch

ca.1975

1988.1039.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Green Floral Silk Gown

1988.1039.13

Frankie Welch

ca.1974

1989.1039.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Navy Blue Dress and Sequined Shrug

1988.1039.1 a-b

Frankie Welch

ca.1975

1983.79 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Orange Jersey Dress

1983.79 a-b

Frankie Welch

ca. 1973

1988.1039.10; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Pink and Orange Chiffon Gown

1988.1039.10

Frankie Welch

ca.1974

1992.94.12; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Pink and White Gown

1992.94.12

Frankie Welch

ca.1974

1988.1039.9; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Purple Chiffon Gown

1988.1039.9

Frankie Welch

ca.1975

1988.1039.19; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver and Gold Paisley Dress

1988.1039.18

Frankie Welch