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Evelyn Nesbit - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 25, 1884 |
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| Died | January 17, 1967 (age 82) |
| Birthplace | Tarentum, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Evelyn Nesbit's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Known For | Being a famous artists' model and her involvement in the 'Stanford White murder trial' (also known as the 'Trial of the Century') in 1906. |
Intro
Evelyn Nesbit was an American model, chorus girl, and actress who became famous as one of the most prominent artists’ models of the early 20th century. She gained widespread notoriety due to her involvement in a sensational murder trial in 1906 when her husband, Harry K. Thaw, killed architect Stanford White.
Early Life & Background
Evelyn Nesbit was born Florence Evelyn Nesbit on December 25, 1884, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. After her father's early death, the family faced financial hardship, prompting them to move to Philadelphia, where she began modeling as a teenager to support her family.
Career Highlights
- Became one of the most sought-after artists’ and photographers’ models in New York during the early 1900s.
- Appeared in Broadway productions such as 'Florodora' and the Ziegfeld Follies.
- Her image inspired numerous paintings, illustrations, and sculptures, including works by Charles Dana Gibson and James Carroll Beckwith.
- Starred in several silent films later in her career.
Trivia
- Nesbit's life story was later adapted into various books, plays, and the film 'The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing' (1955).
- She published two memoirs: 'Prodigal Days' and 'The Story of My Life.'
FAQs
People also ask
When was Evelyn Nesbit born?
Evelyn Nesbit was born the 25 December 1884.
Where is Evelyn Nesbit from?
Tarentum, Pennsylvania, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 25th, 1884, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 25th, 1884 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: