Mildred Blount facts for kids
Mildred Blount (born in 1907) was a talented American hat designer. She was famous for making beautiful hats for movie stars and important people.
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Mildred Blount's Career in Hat Design
Mildred Blount first became interested in designing hats while working at Madame Clair's Dress and Hat Shop in New York City. She learned a lot about making clothes and hats there.
Starting Her Own Business
Later, Mildred and her sister decided to open their own shop. Her sister was a dressmaker, and together they created a business that made dresses and hats. Their shop was popular with wealthy people in New York.
Designing for Movies and Magazines
Mildred Blount's designs became very well-known after they were shown at the 1939 New York World's Fair. This event helped her career grow quickly. She was asked to design hats for famous movies like Gone with the Wind and Easter Parade. Her hats even appeared on the cover of Ladies' Home Journal magazine in August 1942.
Later in the 1940s, Mildred Blount opened another hat shop in Beverly Hills, California. Many famous people became her clients, including actresses like Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell. She also designed hats for well-known figures such as Gloria Vanderbilt and singer Marian Anderson.
Breaking Barriers in Film
Mildred Blount made history by becoming the first African American member of the Motion Pictures Costumers Union. This important step allowed her to work directly in film studios, creating costumes and hats for movies.
Mildred Blount passed away in 1974 in Los Angeles, California.
