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Poland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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