Background
Clarke, Marie Elsie was born on August 22, 1927 in Vineland, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John George and Adeline (Mazzi) Vraila.
Clarke, Marie Elsie was born on August 22, 1927 in Vineland, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John George and Adeline (Mazzi) Vraila.
Certified, Pratt Institute, 1948.
Stylist Bancroft Sporting Goods, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 1973-1974. Assistant director design India Imports of Rhode Island, Providence, 1974-1976, director of design, 1976-1980. Associate professor apparel design Rhode Island School of Design, 1981-1994, professor apparel design, 1994—1999, professor emeritus, since 1999.
Part-time instructor apparel design department Rhode Island School of Design, 1978-1980. Consultant Bennett & Company, Newburyport, Massachusetts and Hong Kong, since 1989, GJM, Newburyport and Hong Kong, 1986-1989, New England Manufacturers, 1985-1987.
Member Fashion Group International, Costume Society.
Married Joseph H. Clarke, January 28, 1950 (divorced 1986). Children: Andrew, Helene.