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Maria Mitchell bust, Maria Mitchell Observatory

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Image
Access Control
Date
1920-1936
Description
Bronze bust of astronomer and professor Maria Mitchell at the top of the stairs of the first Vassar observatory
Details
Identifier
Box268_016
Extent
1 negative - 5 x 7 inches - 13 x 18 centimeters
Rights
These materials are made available for research and educational purposes. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of materials in the Vassar College Digital Library.