Frankie Welch often added a reserve where politicians or other prominent individuals could add their own signatures, as seen in the lower right of this scarf. People who bought this scarf could have it signed by whichever congressperson or…
Frankie Welch's first scarf design. Designed at the request of Virginia Rusk, wife of Secretary of State Dean Rusk, who asked Welch to design something “truly American” for the White House and State Department to use as gifts.
Frankie Welch designed this scarf specifically for her friend Betty Ford to give out as White House gifts. She incorporated many personal touches, including Ford’s favorite flowers, petunias; hues that matched her favorite turtleneck shirts—pink,…
Frankie Welch's See Georgia First scarf is a variation of her Discover America scarf. The design was made into skirts that were worn by hostesses in the Georgia welcome center.