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Wedgle, Bessie Ruttman, 1893-1982

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Bessie and Ellis Wedgle 50th Anniversary, 1964 March

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00096
Abstract

Bessie and Ellis Wedgle sit front row centered surrounded by unidentified individuals at the Wedgle's 50th anniversary party.

Dates: 1964 March

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 Gown, between 1911-1914

 Item
Identifier: B124.01.0001.00001
Abstract The underdress is made from fine pink cotton and has three-quarter length sleeves covered in an ultra-fine silk chiffon. The lace overdress has lace appliqué leaves and flowers, (some have set rhinestones), as well as lace cutwork. A lace covered pinkwaist-cincher is in the center front. A long weighted tassel hangs from a multi-layered peach silk chiffon flower. Most of the lace floral and leaf design is toward the lower edge of the dress. An additional drape of more elaborate lace sweeps...
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

Wedgle Family, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00095
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of the Wedge family. Back row left to right are Joe, Bessie, Ellis, and Harry; middle row left to right are Shlomo, Rifka, and Morris; and front row left to right are Esther and Isadore.

Dates: circa 1920

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