Alida C. Avery, 1869: Vassar College physician, 1865-1874
Head and shoulders picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a black choker, dark cross and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a black choker, dark cross and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders, oval picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a white collar, dark cross and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Alida C. Avery as a mature woman wearing a dark cross, white lace and dark, ruffled, button-down clothing.
Three-quarter length picture of Augusta Reichel wearing a broach, necklace, and long, button-down dress.
Head and shoulders picture of Caecilie Kapp wearing dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Caecilie Kapp wearing a white lace collar and dark clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Caecilie Kapp wearing a white lace collar, dark clothing and dark lace shawl.
Head and shoulders picture of Charles Hinkel with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Head and shoulders picture of Charles S. Farrar with beard. He is wearing a black bow tie, white shirt and dark jacket.
Head and shoulders picture of Elizabeth M. Powell wearing a white blouse and dark clothing with black collar.
Three-quarter length picture of Eunice D. Sewall wearing flowers in her hair, black choker, broach, long, white ruffled dress and black lace shawl. She is seated, her arms resting on an open book.
Half-length picture of Frances A. Wood wearing a black choker and long-sleeved, button-down dress with lace trim.
Head and shoulders picture of Frederick L. Ritter with mustache and beard. He is wearing a white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders oval picture of Georgianna Watson wearing a black choker and light-colored, button-down clothing.
Full-length picture of four female students wearing long, dark dresses with ruffles. They are seated around a small, round table. One of the students is holding and looking at an open book. A tall window with fringed drape, hanging plant and terrarium are in the background.
Full-length picture of Hannah W. Lyman wearing a headpiece, long, dark dress and shawl. She is seated by a footstool and ornate table holding flowers.
Head and shoulders picture of Henry Van Ingen with mustache and beard. He is wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit with white handkerchief in left breast pocket.
Head and shoulders picture of James N. Schou wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of James Orton with mustache and beard. He is wearing a dark bow tie, white shirt and dark suit.
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