Maria Mitchell: Vassar College astronomy professor, 1865-1888
Half-length picture of Maria Mitchell wearing a dark hat, white ruffled blouse and dark suit. She is seated.
Half-length picture of Maria Mitchell wearing a dark hat, white ruffled blouse and dark suit. She is seated.
Full-length picture of Maria Mitchell and her father, William. She is wearing a dark headpiece, white collar and long, dark button-down dress. She is seated on the right of a small, round table, her cheek is resting on her right hand and her left hand is pointing to papers on the table. Her father
Full-length picture of Maria Mitchell and her father, William. She is wearing a dark headpiece, white collar and long, dark button-down dress. She is seated on the right of a small, round table, her cheek is resting on her right hand and her left hand is pointing to papers on the table. Her father
Head and shoulders picture of Mary E. Allen.
Head and shoulders oval picture of Mary Fletcher Mackie wearing earrings, black choker, necklace, white lace collar and dark, button-down clothing.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar as a mature man wearing glasses.
Three-quarter length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt, black suit and black gloves. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, is standing on a chair next to him.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white shirt and dark suit. He is seated, holding a newspaper.
Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Half-length, oval, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as a young man wearing a white, ruffled shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is seated, holding a curved-top cane in his left hand.
Bust of Matthew Vassar.
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, looking at a pocket watch in front of a balustrade and pillar.
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing glasses, dark tie, white shirt and dark suit. He is standing, his left hand resting on a box labeled """"Vassar College funds"""" and his right hand holding a key. The box is on a cloth covered table on the right. A pillar and drape with tassel is on the
Full-length picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is standing, holding a top hat in his left hand and curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, and potted greenery are in the foreground. His home, Springside, and trees are in the
Full-length, framed picture of Matthew Vassar as an older man wearing glasses, black tie, white shirt and black suit. He is standing, holding a top hat and gloves in his left hand and curved-top cane in his right hand. His dog, Tip, and potted greenery are in the foreground. His home, Springside
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Head and shoulders picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, white shirt and dark suit.
Half-length picture of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, ruffled shirt and dark suit. The picture is of a miniature portrait attributed to Thomas Seir Cummings.
Picture of miniature half-length portrait of Matthew Vassar wearing a black tie, ruffled shirt and dark suit. The portrait is on ivory on the right of a hinged, 4"""" x 4 1/2"""" red morocco case. """"Matthew Vassar"""" is on the left of the case. The portrait is attributed to Thomas Seir Cummings.
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