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Date: 2010

Condition Report for 1879 Graduation Ensemble

A photograph of Shannon and Katie Wyss in the traditional pose preparing to cross the threshold of a house for the first time after a wedding. Katie wore a blue dress, and Shannon wore a purple vest and pants, with yellow socks to match Katie's…

A photograph of Shannon and Katie Wyss seated on the grass outside on the day of their commitment ceremony. Katie wore a blue dress, and Shannon wore a purple vest and pants, with yellow socks to match Katie's yellow sandals.

A photograph of Shannon Wyss and partner Katie outside at their commitment ceremony. Katie wore a blue dress, and Shannon wore a purple vest and pants, with yellow socks to match Katie's yellow sandals.

Students carry large bouquets for graduation, either on Class Day or at Commencement. © Vassar College, Archives & Special Collections Ref. # Ph.f4.14

Commencement 2004, courtesy of Megan Brett, VC2004

Creator: Bruck-Weiss

print gold flower + leaf coat

Creator: Christian Dior

Christian Dior floral hat

Creator: Christian Dior

This is a cream slip manufactured by Christian Dior composed of a rose motif lace and a fiber blend. The rose motif lace is at the collar, sleeves, and edges of the slip. The fiber blend is 55% nylon, 30% polyester, and 15% silk. There is a cream…

Date: 1890-1910

A lacey, detachable sleeve blouse with a mid/high collar and button closures in the center back. The blouse comes to below the waist. Its thin semi-sheer material is most likely cotton. Above the chest, the thin material gives way to intricate…

Date: 1890-1919

white sleeveless chemise w/purple ribbon, and ruffles. ; white sleeveless petticoat (?) w/purple stain ribbon . . . ?



Off-white (once-white?) sleeveless cotton petticoat with purple ribbon laced through mid-height round neckline. Ankle-length with…

Date: 1890-1899

Charcoal-gray sprigged silk, white flower spriggs, two-piece dress

Creator: ILGWU

Date: 1960-1969

Dark teal suit w/ rhinestone buttons+Skirt is attached to sheer cream camisole+Interesting detail above bust+Lined+No shoulder seam; gussets at armscyeknee-length skirt, 2 diameter buttons of pebbled '˜marcasite'; beige silk, cream silk, dark…

Creator: Callot Soeurs

cape w/ lappets

Camisole was once white. Buttons down the front. Tank sleeves. Collar and armholes are trimmed with lace. Sage green silk ribbon inserted about the front and back collars of the camisole, so as to tie in the front.