Photograph of Gertie Palmer
Photograph of Gertie Palmer in her Vassar graduation dress, 1879, the same year as Sallie Tucker Blake, who wore VC1984001. Courtesy of Archives & Special Collections Library, Vassar College (Student Photograph Album #27)
Photograph of F.A.B.M.
Photograph of F.A.B.M. Courtesy of Archives & Special Collections Library, Vassar College (Student Photograph Album #10, from Pamela A. Roberts, VC prep 1866-7)
Maria Mitchell Class
Maria Mitchell poses with the first Astronomy class at Vassar College. vcencyclopedia.vassar.edu/faculty/original-faculty/maria-...
Cream and Black Printed Silk Dress with Black Lace
Date: 1900-1904
Two-piece cream silk ensemble with black print and lace: boned, high-neck bodice with flutter sleeves, full skirt with bustle pleats and train.
; Cream silk ensemble with black print and black lace . Band collar covered in lace. Lace inserts…
Black Floral Lace Sweetheart Gown
Black floral lace sweetheart gown with silver rhinestone clasps.; 1. Black floral lace; silver rhinestone clasps; metal zipper 2. Sweetheart gown 3. Sweetheart neckline, two metal rhinestone clasps at collarbone; short sleeve puffed sleeves; ruching…
Teal Silk Dress with Sleeves
Date: 1920-1929
teal long sleeved silk dress with detailed seaming at waist and hips; teal long sleeved silk crepe backed satin dress with detailed seaming at waist and hips; covered buttons on center back closure; sleeves gathered into elbows; seam detailing…
1920's Black Dress with Sequins
Black columnar dress with sequined and beads on black net with satin lining. ; black sequined dress
Gray Raffia Lace Dress with Belt
Grey raffia lace dress and matching belt: gray crocheted raffia lace; side metal zipper; green elastic waistband; off-white synthetic slip; gray crocheted raffia belt with synthetic ribbon backing. Fit and flare silhouette; mid-calf length skirt with…
White Silk Gossamer Romantic Dress with Seafoam Trim
White Silk Romantic Dress - blue ribbon trim cream loose-weave silk; cream net strips; blue silk ribbon trim; cotton lining romantic-style adolescent girl's dress; fitted, slightly boned bodice; wide neck trimmed with net strips; short sleeves with…
Cream Wedding Dress of Silk Moire and Wool
Date: 1890 (circa)
Two piece wedding dress of cream wool blend and silk moire with metal supports and closures. Bodice (a) of cream wool blend; boned; high-hip length; pointed waistline; two waist darts on each side in front; princess seams in back; lacing at center…
Teal Dress with Cream Lace
Date: 1890-1900
Teal green dress with cream lace collar and long pleats from neck to hem at back.; teal green cotton; possibly linen lining; cream lace; blue grosgrain ribbon; blue velvet; metal hooks and eyes , possibly s-curve Edwardian silhouette with full…
Khaki Twill Suit with Split Skirt
Creator: Kamp-It
Date: 1910-1920
Gold Twill Riding Suit - Jacket and Culotte skirt; Jacket: gold twill cotton; peaked lapel collar; knee length; paneled seaming down the front with princess seams and seams that run from the shoulder down the full length of the jacket; fit and flare…
Gold Dress with Black Beading
Date: 1925 (circa)
Gold flapper dress with black beading. The donor stated that this dress was worn by Alice Nelson for her 1925 wedding in Elgin, Illinois.
Black & White Chiffon Evening Gown
Creator: Bonwit Teller
Date: 1965-1973
Alternating black & white color block chiffon evening gown.; 1. Black and white sheer silk chiffon top layer; black and white synthetic under layer; black and white cotton lining 2. Chemise silhouette 3. High crew neck; sleeveless; center back zipper…
Red Taffeta Bridesmaid Dress
red taffeta bridesmaid dress; 1. Synthetic red taffeta; synthetic white net bodice lining; off-white synthetic plain weave underskirt; synthetic red netting tape in hem lining of dress; metal side zipper. 2. Fit and Flare silhouette; modified…