[Untitled] (Abstract black cross with white edges):
Abstract balck cross with white edges,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Abstract balck cross with white edges,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Self portrait of a man with old and sad expression. The undelicate use of the pencil creates this impression.,Condition assessment (2014): Good
Yellow, Red, grey chalk shaded all over background,Condition assessment (2014): Good
This volume contains a very detailed account of Ida Frank's first semester at Vassar. She entered the college as a preparatory student in 1883 and became a member of the Exoteric Society, a social club for the "Preps". Frank was Jewish but does not discuss her experience with religion at Vassar
Daily entries of varying length concerning Martin's experiences as a special student at Vassar College between September 22, 1892 and June 28, 1893. Further entries until June 23, 1894 discuss Martin's return home and work teaching. After a break of several years, Martin resumes the diary with an
Brief daily entries written in 1866 during and after Slade's spring semester at Vassar College. Slade mentions entrance examinations, music lessons, botany expeditions, and compositions. She refers to various faculty members, such as [VC Lady Principal] Miss [Hannah] Lyman, Maria Mitchell, Dr
Brief daily or weekly entries written in 1866 during Slade's spring semester at Vassar College. Slade mentions faculty such as [VC Lady Principal] Miss [Hannah] Lyman, Dr. Raymond, Professor Buckham, Miss Avery, and Professor Tenney. She reports details of VC daily life such as recitations
Swirling forms depicted with a snake,,Condition assessment (2015): Good
Landscape, using large, broad strokes,,Condition assessment (2015): Good
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