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Anne T. Hill
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Born (1916-11-24)November 24, 1916
Died March 8, 1999(1999-03-08) (aged 82)
Nationality American
Occupation Fashion designer, yoga teacher
Known for Taffy Fashions
Spouse(s) Dr. Harry Lehrer
Roy W. Hill (1971–1986, his death)
Edgar L. McCoubrey (1990–1999, her death)

Anne T. Hill (November 24, 1916 – March 8, 1999) was an American fashion designer and a yoga teacher. She was known for her popular clothing line, Taffy Fashions, and for helping others learn about health and yoga.

Anne T. Hill's Early Life

Anne T. Hill was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She finished high school in 1933. Later, she went to the University of Georgia. Before becoming a designer, she worked as a secretary. In 1937, she moved to Los Angeles, California.

Designing Taffy Dresses

Anne T. Hill started her own fashion line called Taffy in 1937. She designed many dresses, mostly made from cotton. Her dresses were very popular from 1937 until 1958.

Her designs were known for being very feminine. They often had full, puffy skirts. These skirts had their own petticoats underneath. This made the dresses look romantic and pretty.

  • Fashion Magazines Loved Taffy'

* Taffy dresses were featured in big fashion magazines. * Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar showed full-page ads for Taffy in the 1950s. * These magazines also wrote articles about her designs. * In 1948, her dresses were called "outstanding" at a fashion show.

  • Where to Find Taffy Dresses

* Many famous stores sold Taffy fashions. * These included Bergdorf Goodman, Garfinckel's, and Jacobson's. * This showed how popular and well-known her designs were across the country.

Health and Yoga Journey

Anne T. Hill became very interested in health and yoga. She learned about healthy eating from a friend named Gypsy Boots. She then began to study yoga.

  • Learning from a Yoga Master

* Anne T. Hill learned yoga from a famous teacher named Indra Devi. * Indra Devi was one of the first people to teach yoga in the Western world. * Hill even created her own yoga video to teach others. * She also wrote an inspiring poem about health and well-being.

Later Life and Passing

Anne T. Hill passed away in Rancho Mirage, California, in 1999. She left behind a legacy as a creative fashion designer and a dedicated yoga teacher.

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