This sheer dress, worn over a simple chemise, belonged to Ruth Wells. Ruth wore this dress at her marriage to Warren A. Nicholas on May 25, 1914. The wedding took place at the home of Ruth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wells, who lived on Newberry Avenue in Libertyville. Warren was employed as a building materials salesman for Celotex Corporation and he also spent many years as a dedicated civil servant. He was a senior member of the village board, having served 33 years as a trustee. Ruth, Warren, and their two children, Warren Jr. and Edith, lived on Sunset Drive in Libertyville.
