Generations of Fashion (exhibition)

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Title: Generations of Fashion (exhibition)

Date: 2012-05-31 to 2012-06-03

Description: The 2012 historic clothing exhibition for Vassar's Reunion was entitled "Generations of Fashion." Curated by Faculty Emeritus Holly K. Hummel, this exhibition showcased clothing worn by Vassar families, most notably an array of family heirlooms from the private collection of Isabel Foshee Plambeck '62. The display also included items held by Vassar's own collection of historic clothing, donated by Vassar alumnae. The exhibition took place in the Faculty Commons in the College Center at Vassar, from May 31 - June 3, 2012.

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Identifier

Generations of Fashion

Title

Generations of Fashion (exhibition)

Alternative Title

Generations of Fashion: An exhibition of photographs and actual clothing worn by Vassar families and Vassar students
Generations of Fashion

Description

The 2012 historic clothing exhibition for Vassar's Reunion was entitled "Generations of Fashion." Curated by Faculty Emeritus Holly K. Hummel, this exhibition showcased clothing worn by Vassar families, most notably an array of family heirlooms from the private collection of Isabel Foshee Plambeck '62. The display also included items held by Vassar's own collection of historic clothing, donated by Vassar alumnae. The exhibition took place in the Faculty Commons in the College Center at Vassar, from May 31 - June 3, 2012.

Date

2012-05-31 to 2012-06-03

Subject

Generations of Fashion, exhibition at Vassar College, 2012

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Duration

4 days

Event Type

Exhibition

Participants

Holly Hummel (curator), Arden Kirkland, Candace Schuster, Isabel Foshee Plambeck '62, Kenisha Kelly, Faren Tang '13, Chloe Boxer '12

Citation

“Generations of Fashion (exhibition),” Vassar College Costume Collection, accessed June 8, 2025, https://vccc.vassarspaces.net/items/show/2694.