Matthew Vassar, ca. 1862
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is seated, resting his right arm on the chair and his left hand on his left thigh.
Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is seated in an arm chair with long fringe, resting his right hand on his thigh and his left arm on the chair.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie with white spots, white shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, blackk tie with white spots, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie with white spots, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as an elderly man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, and dark suit with black collar.
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