Wedgle, Ellis, 1895-1973
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Bessie Wedgle Wedding Dress
Collection
Identifier: B124
Abstract
Ellis and Bessie Ruttman Wedgle were married in Denver in 1914 after a brief courtship.The two arrived in the United States around 1912, Ellis emigrating from Poland and Bessie from Russia. In Denver, Ellis worked as a pawnbroker, and Bessie was a seamstress. They lived in Denver's west-side immigrant community and raised four children there. The collection consists of one item, the wedding dress worn by Bessie Wedgle in 1914.
Dates:
between 1911-1914
Wedding Portrait of Bessie and Ellis Wedgle, 1914 March 17
Item
Identifier: B063.05.0041.00113
Abstract
Wedding portrait of Ellis and Bessie Wedgle.
Dates:
1914 March 17
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