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Guide to the Vassar College Realia Collection, circa 1648-2020 (bulk 1818-2000)

Guide to the Vassar College Realia Collection, circa 1648-2020 (bulk 1818-2000)

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Collection Summary

Repository: Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries
Creator: Vassar College
Title: Vassar College Realia Collection
Inclusive Dates: circa 1648 - 2020
Bulk Dates: 1818-2000
Quantity: 45 cubic feet (106 boxes)
Abstract: The collection consists of physical culture materials and objects related to Matthew Vassar, his family, and Vassar College, as well as miscellaneous items of historical note.
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Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of physical culture materials and objects related to Matthew Vassar, his family, and Vassar College, as well as miscellaneous items of historical note.

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Arrangement

The collection is organized into three series: Series I. Vassar Family; Series II. Vassariana; and Series III. Miscellaneous and Historical Objects.Top

Access and Use

Access

This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to quote (publish) from unpublished or previously published material must be obtained as described in the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library .

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Related Material

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Subject Headings

Names:

  • Booth, Lydia
  • Booth, Maria Vassar
  • Vassar family
  • Vassar, Catherine Valentine
  • Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
  • Vassar, Matthew, Jr., 1809-1881

Organizations:

  • Vassar Brewery (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
  • Vassar College

Subjects:

  • Family--New York (State)
  • Women's colleges--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie

Object Types:

  • Academic costume
  • Badges
  • Banners
  • Ceramic ware (visual works)
  • Ceramics (object genre)
  • Clothing
  • Cylinder phonographs (phonographs)
  • Cylinders (sound recordings)
  • Diplomas
  • Dresses (garments)
  • Flags
  • Jewelry
  • Manual Typewriters
  • Medals
  • Mugs (cups)
  • Pennants
  • Pins (jewelry)
  • Plaques (flat objects)
  • Pocket watches
  • Porcelain (visual works)
  • Printing plates
  • Realia
  • Rings (finger jewelry)
  • Scarves (costume accessories)
  • Sculpture (visual works)
  • Silverware
  • Stereoscopes
  • T-shirts
  • Tableware
  • Teacups
  • Textiles (visual works)
  • Tote bags
  • Toys (recreational artifacts)
  • Transferware
  • Trophies (objects)

VCL Categories:

  • Audiovisuals and Realia
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Encoding Information

Encoded by Emma Gronbeck, June 2025.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Vassar College Realia Collection, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.

Processing Information

Inventoried by Emma Gronbeck, June 2025.

Acquisition Information

Multiple accessions from various sources.

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Series List

Series I. Vassar Family, 1818 - circa 1890

This series includes objects owned by or affiliated with Matthew Vassar and members of his family.
Subseries:
  • Catherine Vassar
  • Lydia Booth
  • Margaret (Van Kleeck) Vassar
  • Maria Vassar Booth
  • Matthew Vassar
  • Matthew Vassar, Jr.
  • Miscellaneous Family Objects
Organized into subseries by family member and sub-arranged alphabetically.

Series II. Vassariana, 1861-2020

This series includes objects used by, related to, or depicting Vassar College, as well as alumnae/i, faculty, presidents, trustees, and administrators of Vassar College, including artifacts, memorabilia, and souvenirs.
Subseries:
  • Accessories
  • Awards and Commemorative Objects
  • Badges
  • Banners and Flags
  • Bookmarks
  • Ceramics
  • Diplomas
  • Glass Objects
  • Groundbreaking Soil
  • Jewelry - Miscellaneous
  • Jewelry - Pins
  • Jewelry - Rings
  • Medals
  • Miscellaneous Objects
  • Photographs
  • Plaques
  • Plastic Objects
  • Serveware
  • Silverware
  • Stationary and Paper Items
  • Technology
  • Toys and Games
  • Textiles
  • Wooden Objects
Organized into subseries by object type, sub-arranged alphabetically.

Series III. Miscellaneous and Historical Objects, circa 1648 - [1917?]

This series includes various historic objects not directly connected to Vassar College.
Arranged alphabetically.

Container List

Series I. Vassar Family Materials, 1818 - circa 1890

Catherine Vassar
Box 46, Section 07 Jewelry, undated
Unidentified piece. Rod-shaped pendant of some kind. Open on one end--possibly broken; set with a yellow stone on the other. Potentially part of the piece in section 5?
Box 46, Section 10 Jewelry, undated
Unidentified piece, gold. A coil wound around a branch with an empty ring hanging off of it. Appears to be a brooch or pin of some kind, but the piece is not designed to pierce fabric.
Box 46, Section 05 Jewelry, undated
Unidentified piece. Possibly a necklace. Broken chain with ring-like pendant and stopper-like pendant attached. Both pendants are set with red stones.
Box 46, Section 01 Jewelry - Cuff link, undated
Gold oval cuff link, engraved with "C.V."
Box 46, Section 08 Jewelry - Earring, undated
Single earring, gold, pierced
Box 46, Section 09 Keys (2), undated
2 keys, found in Catherine Vassar's sewing case, do not belong to case
Box 30 Neckerchief, circa 1840
Box 30 Purse, metal-beaded, undated
Box 41 Sewing case, undated
Dark wood box with floral inlay on lid, containing a number of silver sewing tools.
Lydia Booth
Box 9 Apron, undated
Lavender-pink, silk print with branching pattern that looks like Christmas lights.
Box 9 Belt, circa 1820
Black ribbon belt with floral embroidery (circa 1820) which belonged to Lydia Booth.
Box 9 Jacket, circa 1830
Brown and tan plaid taffeta basque (boned, jacket style) with bolero length, wide sleeves.
Box 23 Memorandum case, ivory, undated
Box 9 Shawl, undated
Ecru, lace. Lydia Booth referred to as "Spanish Lace."
Margaret (Van Kleeck) Vassar
Box 49 Apron, 1834
Brown waist apron with floral embroidery worn by Matthew Vassar Jr.'s mother, Margaret (Van Kleeck) Vassar.
Box 49 Apron, 1834
Pink gingham apron worn by Matthew Vassar Jr.'s mother, Margaret (Van Kleeck) Vassar.
Maria Vassar Booth
Box 23 Butter knife, undated
Silver, initials "MB" Maria Vassar Booth
Box 9 Shawl, undated
Black, fringed edge. Belonged to Maria Vassar Booth
Box 9 Shawl, undated
Ecru / white, cotton, ruffled edge with floral embroidery.
Matthew Vassar
Box 1, Section 05 Barrel (2 pieces), undated
Small wooden barrel container. Ends are painted orange.
Box 1, Section 23 Billfold, undated
Leather billfold.
Box 1, Section 25 Card case, undated
Leather card case.
Box 1, Section 04 Carved wooden container (2 pieces), undated
Wooden cylinder-like container with intricate leaf and vine patterns and rounded ends. Screws together in two pieces. Cracked on one half through the threads.
Box 4 Ceramic cup and saucer, undated
White/cream teacup with a Gold ring painted around the upper edge. Matching saucer.
Box 1, Section 24 Ceramic nut (2 pieces), undated
Container in the shape of a ceramic nut with top and bottom parts.
Box 20 China plate, undated
White china plate with blue and gold edging.
Box 20 China saucers (3), undated
Three white china teacup saucers with blue and gold edging.
Box 20 China teacup, undated
White china teacup with blue and gold edging.
Box 1, Section 26 Cigar case, undated
Carved wooden cigar case. Belonged to Matthew Vassar.
Box 1, Section 22 Dog collar, undated
Rusted chain-link collar. Inscribed plaque reads "Don Vassar."
Box 34 Door lock and handle from Vassar Brewery, undated
door lock and handle, wood and metal.
Box 10 Envelopes from the Civil War, 1861-1865
Various envelopes, found in the drawer of Matthew Vassar's desk.
Box 39 Figurine, undated
Wooden pedestal with carving of a woman in formal dress with two long braids sitting on a stump, one arm missing or broken.
Box 1, Section 01 Game (3 pieces), undated
Carved, round ivory game in 3 pieces.
Box 46, Section 03 Gold watch fob (Matthew Vassar's?), undated
Box 1, Section 16 Inkwell, ceramic figurine - bottom half (3 pieces), undated
Box 1, Section 17 Inkwell, ceramic figurine - top half (1 piece), undated
Box 43 Kaleidoscope, undated
White bisque (biscuit porcelain) kaleidoscope painted with floral design.
Box 1 Ladle, undated
Wooden ladle used at the Vassar Brewery
On shelf Leather trunk with latch, undated
Large leather box with lid and latch. "M V" is printed on either side.
Box 23 Letter holder, undated
Metal, showing days of the week.
Box 23 Letter openers (2), undated
Wooden letter openers, 2 different lengths.
Box 45 Life preserver, circa 1845
Black metal canister, printed on top with: "The Nautilus Life Preserver - Royal Letters Patent"
Box 1, Section 27 Marble base, undated
Green and white marble base for a figurine or other item.
Box 1 Mash mixer, undated
Wooden utensil used at the Vassar Brewery
Box 35 Matthew Vassar beer pitcher, 1818
White ceramic beer pitcher with gold trim, initialed MV and dated
Box 36 Matthew Vassar beer pitcher, 1818
White ceramic beer pitcher with gold trim, initialed MV and dated
Box 102 Matthew Vassar's canes and umbrella, undated
One umbrella and several canes. One cane "given to Truman J. Backus, received from Rev. G. H. Backus, 1913 Apr 29."
On shelf Metal trunks (3), undated
3 metal trunks, 2 with floral designs, 1 printed with "M. Vassar"
Box 42 Nutcracker, undated
Handheld nut cracker, wood, with handle, carved in the shape of a lion.
Box 1, Section 07 Pocket watch, undated
Gold pocket watch. Belonged to Matthew Vassar. Front glass is loose and metal frame will not close.
Box 1, Section 20 Spectacle case (empty), undated
Black leather spectacle case, missing cap.
Box 1, Section 21 Spectacles, undated
Brass frame with octagonal lenses.
Box 1, Section 19 Spectacles, undated
Rusted, silver-colored metal frame with oval lenses. Right lens frame is broken and lens has fallen out.
Box 1, Section 18 Spectacles, undated
Silver-colored metal frame with oval lenses.
Box 1, Section 21 Spectacles, undated
Silver-colored metal frame with oval lenses. Both lenses cracked.
Box 1, Section 20 Spectacles in case (3 pieces), undated
Brown leather spectacle case containing rusted black-frame spectacles with oval lenses.
Box 40 Statuette (poss. inkwell stand), undated
[Brass]; figure (no head) next to barrel
Box 81 Stereoscope, 1867
Stereoscope, wood and brass, design of Joseph L. Bates, patented 1867. Owned by Matthew Vassar.
Box 23 Wooden folding mirror, undated
Matthew Vassar, Jr.
Box 46, Section 06 Napkin ring, undated
Silver, inscribed "MV Jr"
Box 46, Section 02 Watch fob, gold, undated
Miscellaneous Family Items
Box 46, Section 04 John Guy Vassar - Watch fob, gold, undated
Box 66 Marquis Georges Le Vasseur - Locket, undated
Large gold locket with portrait of Marquis Georges Le Vasseur, an ancestor of Matthew Vassar, on one side, and an ornate hair knot on the other side. Glass cabochon covering portrait has separated from the locket.
On shelf Mary E. Atkinson - Cross stitch of Vassar Family Record, 1832
Delicate cross stitch of the Vassar Family's genealogical record, including James and Ann Vassar, and their 8 children. Mary E. Atkinson (1822-1834) was the daughter of Keziah Vassar (1799-1834) and William B. Atkinson, and Matthew Vassar's niece.
Box 19 Portrait of A. J. Downing, undated
[Watercolor] in ornate gold frame
Box 9 Scarf, undated
Crimson, floral embroidery.
Box 82 Straight razor, whalebone handle, circa 1890
Metal straight razor with whalebone(?) handle, manufactured by Clauss Barber Special in Fremont, Ohio. "M. Vassar" is etched into the handle, but the manufacturing dates of the razor mean that it could not have belonged to either Matthew Vassar or Matthew Vassar, Jr.

Series II. Vassariana, 1861-2020

Accessories
Box 83 Fan, 1871
White fan used at graduation by Mary Crockerhouse (VC 1871)
Box 103 (Roll Box) Parasol, undated
VC reunion parasol, red paper and bamboo
Awards and Commemorative Objects
Box 2 Commemorative cup, Frances A. Wood, silver, 1910
tall silver cup with lid and handles, inscribed to VC Librarian Frances A. Wood.
Box 25 Key to Miami-Dade County, Florida, circa 1990s
Key to Miami-Dade County given to Frances Fergusson, housed in original black box
Box 2 Philalethean Society Cup, silver, 1869
Philalethean Society cup - silver three-handled. Presented to the Philalethean society for excellence in literary competition.
Box 66 Souvenir bowl, silver, [1896?]
Ornate silver bowl, gifted to the Class of 1896 from the Class of 1871. Inscribed to: "Grandaughters of Vassar College. Souvenir from '71. 1871 - 1896"
Box 2 Trophy Cup, silver, 1916
Silver trophy cup with handles from ANCM Intercollegiate Competition Plays. Won by Vassar Miscellany in 1917.
Box 2 Vase, 1935
Silver vase, inscribed to Mary R. Sanford (VC 1892) from a classmate
Badges
Box 67 VC Badge, 1933 Aug 26
VC "Neighbors' Day" badge welcoming FDR
Box 67 VC Badge, undated
Violet Barnard's VC Reunion Badge. Large sunflower, made of something organic.
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, 1915
Badge owned by Dorothea Anne Harnecker (VC 1919), no ribbon
Box 22, Slot 10 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, blank, 1915
Box 22, Slot 06 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1867", 1915
Box 22, Slot 15 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1869", 1915
Box 22, Slot 19 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1873", 1915
Box 22, Slot 18 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1875", 1915
Box 22, Slot 05 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1884", 1915
Box 22, Slot 37 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1894", 1915
Box 22, Slot 20 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1896" , 1915
Box 22, Slot 36 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1897", 1915
Box 22, Slot 12 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1901" (2), 1915
Box 22, Slot 01 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1904", 1915
Box 22, Slot 17 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1904", 1915
Box 22, Slot 14 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1908", 1915
Box 22, Slot 02 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1910", 1915
Box 22, Slot 09 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1910", 1915
Box 22, Slot 08 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1911", 1915
Box 22, Slot 11 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumna 1912", 1915
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Alumnae badges from various years, blank (11), 1915
Box 22, Slot 29 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumnae Committee - Mabel B. Watson", 1915
Box 22, Slot 27 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Alumnae Committee - Mrs. A. T. Hadley 1883", 1915
Box 22, Slot 21 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Charles Swift", 1915
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Committee Member (4), 1915
Blank faculty committee member badges, 3 without medals
Box 22, Slot 27 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Delegate - "A. T. Hadley", 1915
Box 22, Slot 31 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "E. H. Haight", 1915
Gold, blank, with no medal
Box 22, Slot 24 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Faculty Committee - A. Underhill", 1915
Box 22, Slot 25 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Faculty Committee - C. E. Furness", 1915
Box 22, Slot 37 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Faculty Committee - E. H. Haight", 1915
Box 22, Slot 26 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Faculty Committee - Lucy M. Salmon" (no medal), 1915
Box 22, Slot 14 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Faculty Committee - Z. L. Thornbury", 1915
Box 22, Slot 28 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Alice Beer", 1915
Box 22, Slot 07 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - H. D. Woodward 1867", 1915
Box 22, Slot 20 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Miss Howland", 1915
Box 22, Slot 38 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Miss L A Whitney", 1915
Box 22, Slot 13 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Mr. Thornbury", 1915
Box 22, Slot 27 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Mrs. A. T. Hadley 1883", 1915
Box 22, Slot 04 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Mrs. D L. Belding, 1904", 1915
Box 22, Slot 39 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Mrs. Henry MacCracken", 1915
Worn by the mother of either MacCracken or his wife according to donor.
Box 22, Slot 13 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest - Mrs. Thornbury", 1915
Box 22, Slot 17 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Guest", 1915
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Hostess (4), 1915
Blank "Hostess" badges, no medals
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, loose medals (13), 1915
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Misc (5), 1915
Miscellaneous named badges, 3 without medals
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Misc (8), 1915
Miscellaneous unnamed badges, "Alumnae Committee," "Student committee," "Guest," and "Student."
Box 22, Slot 09 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Mr. A. W. Lent", 1915
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Student (5), 1915
Blank "Student" badges, no ribbons
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Student Delegate (8), 1915
Blank student delegate badges, 4 without medals
Box 22, Slot 10 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Student 1879", 1915
Box 22, Slot 23 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Student 1916", 1915
Box 22, Slot 22 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Student 1917", 1915
Box 22, Slot 30 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Student 1918", 1915
Box 22, Slot 22 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Student 1918", 1915
Box 22, Slot 03 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, "Student 1919", 1915
Box 61 VC Badge - 50th Anniversary, Trustee (7), 1915
Blank trustee badges, most with paper backing board.
Banners and Flags
Box 17 Banner, circa 2005
Souvenir banner, wooden dowel and white fabric. On one side is Greek flag, on the reverse is Greek writing, a clover and "1908"
Box 59 Banner, undated
Felt banner, gray with pink lettering and border, which reads "When better men are made Vassar women will make them."
Box 105 (Oversize) Banner, circa 1961
Gray and rose felt wall hanging reading: "When better men are made Vassar women will make them."
Box 7 Banner, Class of 1910, undated
Pink/red felt with white numbers
Box 59 Banner, VC-Yale, undated
Blue felt banner with white letters: "For God For Country For Yale And For Vassar
Box 85 (Oversize) Banners, Reunion, undated
Banners used during reunions, mostly felt. Classes of: 1922, 1926, 1927
Box 86 (Oversize) Banners, Reunion, undated
Banners used during reunions, mostly felt: Classes of 1931 and 1932.
Box 106 (Oversize) Banners, Reunion, undated
Banners used during reunions, mostly felt. Classes of 1936, 1937, 1941, 1942, and 1947
Box 91 (Oversize) Flag, undated
American flag, embroidered with "Gift of '67"
Box 48 Flag, 1917
Class of 1910 WWI service flag.
Box 32 Flag, undated
Miniature rose and grey Vassar flag
Box 32 Flag, undated
Miniature yellow flag with 1904 written in black
Box 51 Flag, undated
VC flag, rose and grey silk flag in black wooden wand
Folio Room Flag, undated
Satin rose and grey flag with gold fringe.
Box 105 (Oversize) Pennants (11), undated
Felt VC pennants in assorted sizes
Box 89 (Oversize) VC banner, circa 1923
Leather banner embossed with Vassar College seal.
Box 104 (Oversize) VC Leather banner, circa 1906
Brown leather banner (?) with "Vassar" sewn on it in a lighter color leather.
Box 48 VC seal embossed on a piece of leather, undated
VC seal embossed on a piece of leather
Bookmarks
Box 83 Bookmark, silver, undated
Sterling, dagger-shaped bookmark with oak leaf motif. Inscribed with initials and "91." Probably belonged to a member of the class of 1891.
Box 54 Bookmark, silver, 1896
Sterling bookmark engraved "'94 to '96". Belonged to Sarah Hartzell Fish (1896), who attended Vassar 1892-1896.
Box 66 VC bookmark, undated
Small metal bookmark, brass-colored with red text reading: "VC Libraries"
Ceramics
Box 4 Ceramic coffee cup, undated
Dresden coffee (espresso?) cup, small blue demitasse with image of VC main building
Box 27 Ceramic cup and saucer, 1910
White teacup and saucer with gold edging. From Senior Parlor
Box 27 Ceramic cups and saucers (3), 1911
Cream teacups and saucers with gold scalloped edging and Vassar College seal. From Senior Parlor
Box 14 Ceramic dish, Main Building, undated
Square ceramic dish with an illustration of Main Building on the front. Back reads: "Italy P. V. 07089 Main Building Vassar College"
Box 21 Ceramic dish, Main Building, undated
Small white ceramic dish with gold trim and an image of VC's Main Building, made for G. W. Halliwell in China
Box 21 Ceramic dish, Main Building, undated
Blue ceramic dish with gold trim and an image of VC's Main Building, made for John B. Flagler in Germany
Box 62 Ceramic dish, Main Building, undated
Small ceramic dish with image of VC's Main building
Box 62 Ceramic dish, Poughkeepsie Bridge, undated
Small ceramic dish with image of Poughkeepsie bridge
Box 4 Ceramic hot water bottle, [circa 1875?]
Belonged to Lydia M. Patchen, Prep 1873-1875
Box 4 Ceramic mug, 1895
Stoneware, beige, handmade mug made by Anne Dorrance (VC 1895) and inscribed with signatures of her VC classmates.
Box 4 Ceramic mug, 1944
Large, white mug with gold trim and handle, and gold seal of Vassar College. Class mug? Stamped with "Belleek Willets."
Box 14 Ceramic mug, circa 2007
Black souvenir VC mug with gold and maroon decorations
Box 69 Ceramic mug, 1895
VC Class of 1895 Mug with signatures
Box 70 Ceramic mug, undated
Gray mug with pink VC seal and text "Class of 1935"
Box 70 Ceramic mug, undated
Pink Mug with gray Vassar seal - Reunion favor, Class of 1922
Box 70 Ceramic mug (2), undated
White mug with gold rim, pink and grey Vassar seal, and words "Vassar College"
Box 18 Ceramic plate, circa 1964
Plate, cream ceramic with gold trim and Vassar seal in hot pink and pale gray. Underside printed with "Decorated especially by Laura K. Firth, American Decorators, Inc. Trenton, NJ"
Box 18 Ceramic plate, undated
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, image of The First Collegiate School at Poughkeepsie. Royal Doulton Pottery.
Box 18 Ceramic plate, undated
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, image of The Livingston House at Poughkeepsie. Royal Doulton Pottery.
Box 18 Ceramic plate, undated
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, image of the Van Kleeck House, Poughkeepsie. Royal Doulton Pottery.
Box 21 Ceramic plate, undated
white and pink ceramic plate with an image of VC's Main Building, made for George W. Halliwell in Bavaria
Box 31 Ceramic plate, undated
White ceramic plate with blue glaze, "Views of Poughkeepsie, NY - Main Entrance of Vassar College." Printed with "England" on back.
Box 21 Ceramic plate, undated
White ceramic plate with gold trim and lace-like edge, printed with an image of VC's Main Building, made in Germany
Box 82 Ceramic plate, Class of 1959, 2009
Small, square, cream ceramic plate with blue edging. Inscribed "59 VC 09," most like for the 50th reunion of the Class of 1959, in 2009. Handmade.
Box 18 Ceramic plates, Class of 1912 (3), circa 1912
White ceramic plates with gold edging and seal of the Class of 1912. From senior parlor. Made by Lenox for Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
Box 21 Ceramic tankard, small, undated
Small souvenir ceramic tankard with a pink Vassar seal and black print.
Box 21 Ceramic tankard, small, undated
Small souvenir ceramic tankard with gold trim and a gray and pink Vassar seal.
Box 21 Ceramic tankard, small, undated
Small souvenir ceramic tankard with gold trim and a maroon Vassar seal.
Box 48 Ceramic tile, [1990s?]
White ceramic tile with black illustration of Thompson Library
Box 70 China teacup, undated
White teacup with gold rims and pink and gray Vassar seal
Box 18 Souvenir VC plate, Staffordshire Pottery, undated
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, depicting Vassar College scenes. Staffordshire Pottery.
Box 18 Souvenir VC plate, Staffordshire Pottery, circa 1900
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, depicting Vassar College scenes. Staffordshire Pottery.
Box 18 Souvenir VC plate, Staffordshire Pottery, circa 1900
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, depicting Vassar College scenes. Staffordshire Pottery.
Box 31 Souvenir VC plate, Staffordshire Pottery, undated
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, depicting Vassar College scenes. Staffordshire Pottery.
Box 88 (Oversize) Souvenir VC plate, Staffordshire Pottery, circa 1919 [Framed]
Plate, white ceramic with blue glaze, depicting Vassar College scenes. Staffordshire Pottery.
Box 4 Vassar Cream pitcher, [1895?]
Small white ceramic cream pitcher with "Vassar," ships and lavender or wheat motifs painted on it. Accompanies sugar bowl.
Box 4 Vassar sugar bowl, [1895?]
Small white ceramic sugar bowl with "Vassar," ships, and lavender or wheat motifs painted on it. Accompanies cream pitcher. No lid.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Alumnae House, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Blodgett Hall of Euthenics, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Cushing Hall. From the Circle, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Kendrick House, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Lathrop Hall - Strong House, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Main Building in 1865, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Maria Mitchell Observatory, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Students Building, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "Taylor Hall, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "The Chapel, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "The Lake, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Box 55 Wedgewood plate, "The Library, 1929", [1929?]
10.5 inch, blue print on white.
Diplomas
Map Case - Drawer 45 Diploma, Cynthia (Weed) Ritch (VC 1870), 1870
Box 93 Diploma, Elizabeth (Fish) Wright (VC 1932) , 1932 [Rolled]
Framed Storage 1.2 Diploma, Lillian Berlin (VC 1896), 1896 [Framed]
Box 93 Diploma, Mary Jane Constant (VC 1869), 1869 [Rolled]
Framed Storage 1.5 Diploma, Non-Vassar, 1913 [Framed]
Helen Vera Paine (VC 1911), diploma from S.M. La Regina Madre Montessori School, Rome
Box 89 (Oversize) First Vassar College Diploma - Helen D. Woodward (VC 1867), 1867
Box 89 (Oversize) Vassar College certificates, Schools of Music and Painting, 1885-1894
Box 89 (Oversize) Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1908-1920
Box 89 (Oversize) Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1870, undated
Box 15 Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1868-1889
Box 15 Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1891-1919, 1943
Box 16 Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1915-1924
Box 16 Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1925-1934
Box 16 Vassar College diplomas, B.A., undated
Box 15 Vassar College diplomas, B.A., 1873, 1892, 1907 [Mounted]
Box 16 Vassar College diplomas, B.A. and M.A., blank, 1886-1914
Box 89 (Oversize) Vassar College diplomas, M.A., 1873, 1882
Glass Objects
On shelf Champagne bottle in wooden box, 1945
Champagne bottle, wrapped in Victory Flag and stored in a wooden box. Used to christen USS Vassar Victory.
Box 65 Milk bottle, undated
Glass milk bottle imprinted with "One quart. Vassar College Farms."
Box 33 Paperweight, 1886
Domed glass paperweight featuring an image of Matthew Vassar in his top hat.
Box 33 Paperweight, undated
Domed glass paperweight featuring an image of the Vassar College Library.
Box 33 Paperweight, undated
Rectangular glass paperweight which reads "M. Vassar & Co., Brewers, Poughkeepsie, N.Y."
Box 33 Paperweights (2), 1893
Domed glass paperweights featuring an image of Matthew Vassar
Box 70 Reunion glass, [1971?]
Heavy-bottomed glass cup with "Vassar 1930-1971" printed in red
Box 62 Reunion wine glass, 1979
Small stemmed wine glass with "Vassar Class of 1929, 50th Reunion, June 1979
Groundbreaking Soil
Box 3 Ingram Library, soil in glass jar, 1997 May 10
VC earth in glass jar, from groundbreaking for Martha Rivers and E. Bronson Ingram Library.
Box 38 Main Building, soil in ceramic jar, 1861 Jun 4
Yellow ceramic jar of earth from groundbreaking of Main Building, dug by Matthew Vassar.
Box 3 Thompson Library, soil in glass jar, 1903 May 5
VC earth in glass jar, from groundbreaking of Thompson Library
Box 3 Thompson Library Addition, soil in glass jar, 1917 Mar 29
VC earth in glass jar, from groundbreaking of Thompson Library addition.
Jewelry - Miscellaneous
Box 65 Bracelet, Hannah W. Lyman (Faculty), 1848
woven hair and silver - amiability prize for a class in Montreal
Box 59 Buckle, undated
VC brass buckle with Vassar seal
Box 65 Buttons (7), 1974
Seven gold blazer buttons with the Vassar College seal.
Box 26 Locket, undated
Gold locket with miniature depicting the father of Lina G. Slee (VC 1883) and hair knot.
Box 51 Locket (?) - Miniature portrait, undated
Painted miniature of Ida M. (Hill) Starr by Lorraine (Webster) Starr (VC 1909), in a metal and glass case similar to a locket.
Box 65 Locket, Alida C. Avery (Faculty), undated
Gold locket with picture of Miss Lyman (1st Lady Principal) and lock of Prof. Wm. Mitchell's hair -- given to Alida C. Avery
Box 1, Section 02 Locket (leather), Alida C. Avery (Faculty), undated
Leather locket given by Hannah W. Lyman to Dr. Alida C. Avery (VC physician 1865-1874). Decorated with monograms of Dr. Avery and Miss Lyman. Presented by M.M. Waldron (VC 1872). Once contained a photograph of Miss Lyman, Vassar's first Lady Principal, and a lock of hair from Prof. William Mitchell. (Locket contents location is unknown.)
Box 65 Locket, Caecilie Kapp (Faculty), undated
Locket with picture of Caecilie Kapp, VC faculty
Box 22, Slot 35 Tie tack, undated
gold tie tack with "VC" on a red enamel background
Box 54 VC Qui Vive charm, circa 1896
Gold colored metal charm with green enamel (debating club)
Box 54 Watch fob, 1912
Gold colored watch fob with Vassar seal on black gros grain ribbon
Jewelry - Pins
Box 83 Hat Pin, undated
Silver hat pin with filigree dome capped with Vassar seal.
Box 83 Hat pin, undated
Silver hat pin with flat Vassar seal at top.
Box 22, Slot 33 Pin-back button, undated
Green button Pin from a Class of 1911 reunion. Metal and plastic.
Box 22, Slot 34 Pin-back button, 1961
Pin reading "1861 I Went to Vassar 1961"
Box 26 Pins (2), 1883-1960
2 pins, most college-related. Gifted by Fanne Hart (VC 1998)
Box 54 Sorority pins (3), 1895-1896, undated
Probably not from VC, though two appear Henriette A. Neuhaus (VC 1903). 1 - rectangular, gold with black enamel, engraved with "PKA" (Rho Kappa Lamda) on the front and "H. Neuhaus" on the back. 2 - triangular, gold with black enamel, Engraved with "Tau Tau Sigma," what appears to be three overlaid letters ("C" "P" and "I") on the front and "H.A.N. '96" on the back. 3 - Diamond, gold with black enamel and pearls, "Sigma Lamda Nu" on front, "A.D.S. '95" engraved on back.
Box 65 SS Vassar Victory pin, with box, 1945 May 3
A gold pin the shape of a V with a bird of prey in the center. Presented to Elizabeth Gatchell Bouton christening of the SS Vassar Victory ship. Inscribed on the back with "Presented to Miss Elizabeth Gatchell, Sponsor, SS Vassar Victory. 3rd of May 1945. By Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard, Inc."
Box 54 Stickpin, circa 1896
stickpin with pink enameled banner with "Vassar"
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1867 (2), 1867
Gold colored metal (1 pos. gold) pins in leaf shape; engraved - M. L. Dickenson June 19th 1867
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1869 (2), 1869
Gold colored metal pin - a "69" with blue enameled banner
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1873, 1873
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "73" and banner, engraved with "F. E. Durand." In blue Tiffany and Co. bag.
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1873 (2), 1873
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "73" and banner
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1875, 1875
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "75" and banner
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1876, 1876
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "76" and banner
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1877 (2), 1877
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "77" and banner
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1878, 1878
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "78" and banner
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1878 (2), 1878
[Gold] pin - ornate torch shape with "78" and banner - broken
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1880 (2), 1880
Gold colored metal pin of VC with 80
Box 47, Slot 13 VC Class Pin 1881, 1881
Gold colored metal pin of VC with 81
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1882, 1882
[Gold] pin of VC with 82
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1883, 1883
[Gold] pin of VC with 83
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1886 (2), 1886
1 gold pin and 1 (silver?) pin. silver pin is broken
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1888, 1888
Gold colored metal pin of VC with 88
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1889, 1889
Gold colored metal pin of VC with 89
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1893, 1893
[Gold] pin of VC with 93
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1895, 1895
Gold colored metal pin of VC with 95
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1896 (2), 1896
Gold colored metal pin of VC with 96
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1898 (2), 1898
[Gold] pin of black enameled "V" with [Gold] 98
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1899, 1899
[Gold] pin with Vassar seal
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1900 (2), 1900
Gold colored metal pin with Vassar seal
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1901, 1901
Gold colored metal pin with Vassar seal
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1905, 1905
Gold colored metal pin with Vassar seal
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1906, 1906
[Gold] pin - diamond shaped with "V" and "06"
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1908, 1908
Gold colored metal pin with torch, "V" and "08"
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1910 (2), 1910
Gold colored metal pin with Vassar seal
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1912, 1912
Gold colored metal pin with Vassar seal
Box 77 VC Class Pin 1915, 1915
Gold colored metal pin with Vassar seal
Box 1, Section 08 VC Class Stickpin 1893, 1893
Stickpin for the class of 1893. Belonged to Helen Douglas Woodward (VC 1867).
Box 82 VC Pin - 1950 or 1957, undated
Metal pin with a floral design, has "VC" and either "50," "57," or both in the center.
Box 77 VC Pins - Art Club, circa 1883
[Gold] pin in shape of artist's palette set with a pearl, turquoise bead, coral bead and a faceted dark red stone (garnet?) as paint
Box 77 VC Pins - Art Club, circa 1891
[Gold] pin in shape of artist's palette set with a pearl, turquoise bead, coral bead and a faceted dark red stone (garnet?) as paint
Box 77 VC Pins - Dickens Club, circa 1879
Gold colored and enameled metal pins with "BOZ"
Box 77 VC Pins - Dickens Club, circa 1883
Gold colored and enameled metal pins with "BOZ"
Box 77 VC Pins - Dickens Club, circa 1885
Gold colored and enameled metal pins with "BOZ"
Box 77 VC Pins - Dickens Club, circa 1906
Gold colored and enameled metal pins with "BOZ"
Box 77 VC Pins - Exoteric Society, circa 1888
Gold colored metal pin of a half face mask
Box 77 VC Pins - Exoteric Society, circa 1890
Gold colored metal pin of a half face mask
Box 77 VC Pins - Glee Club, circa 1913
Gold colored metal pin - laureled profile and lyre
Box 77 VC Pins - Mandolin and Guitar Club, circa 1900
Gold colored metal pin - VC and crossed Mandolin and Guitar
Box 77 VC Pins - Mandolin and Guitar Club, circa 1911
Gold colored metal pin - VC and crossed Mandolin and Guitar
Box 77 VC Pins - Philathean Society (?), circa 1893
Gold colored metal pin - bull's head with wings
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive, circa 1884
original pewter colored metal pin in shape of a feather (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive, circa 1888
Gold colored metal stick pin with "QV" (w/ tiny red stones in "V") linked by chain (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Green), circa 1896
Gold colored metal pin with green enamel (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Green), circa 1896
Gold colored metal pin with green enamel (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Green), circa 1898
Gold colored metal pin with green enamel (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1900
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1900
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1902
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1904
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1906
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1906
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1910
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Qui Vive (Black), circa 1912
Gold colored metal pin with black enameled shield showing gold lamp in center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - Shakespeare Club, circa 1888
Gold colored metal stick pin with "S" attached by chain
Box 77 VC Pins - Shakespeare Club, circa 1893
Gold colored metal stick pin with "S" attached by chain
Box 77 VC Pins - Shakespeare Club, circa 1898
[Gold] "S" shaped pin with black enameled " '70"
Box 77 VC Pins - Shakespeare Club, circa 1903
[Gold] "S" shaped pin with black enameled " '70"
Box 77 VC Pins - Shakespeare Club, circa 1904 or 1908
Gold colored metal pin with Light blue enameled center
Box 77 VC Pins - Shakespeare Club, circa 1913
[Gold] "S" shaped pin with black enameled " '70"
Box 77 VC Pins - T and M (Debate Club) Original, circa 1881
original Gold colored metal stick pin with half-moon inscribed "T & M" linked by chain (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club) Original, circa 1883
Gold colored metal stick pin with half-moon inscribed "T & M" linked by chain (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club) Original, circa 1889
Gold colored metal stick pin with half-moon inscribed "T & M" linked by chain (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club), circa 1895
[Gold] diamond shaped pin with black & gold enameled center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club), circa 1897
[Gold] diamond shaped pin with black & gold enameled center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club), circa 1903
[Gold] diamond shaped pin with black & gold enameled center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club), circa 1905
[Gold] diamond shaped pin with black & gold enameled center (debating club)
Box 77 VC Pins - T & M (Debate Club), undated
[Gold] diamond shaped pin with black & gold enameled center (debating club)
Jewelry - Rings
Box 47, Slot 01 VC Class Ring 1872, 1872
Gold ring with black stone engraved with VC, in box
Box 47, Slot 03 VC Class Ring 1904, 1904
Gold ring engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 05 VC Class Ring 1911, [1915]
Gold ring engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 20 VC Class Ring 1913, 1913
Gold ring engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 04 VC Class Ring 1913, 1913
Gold ring engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 15 VC Class Ring 1914, 1914
Gold ring engraved with V and 14
Box 47, Slot 06 VC Class Ring 1915(?), 1911
Gold ring with red/orange carnelian engraved with Vassar seal
Box 47, Slot 14 VC Class Ring 1918, 1918
Silver ring engraved with Vassar seal
Box 47, Slot 12 VC Class Ring 1918 (seal only), 1918
Red/orange carnelian stone engraved with Vassar seal [from a class ring]
Box 47, Slot 11 VC Class Ring 1920, 1920
Gold domed ring engraved with VCand 1920. Designed by Elverhoj Colony of Artists and Craftsmen.
Box 47, Slot 07 VC Class Ring 1922, 1922
Gold ring with red/orange carnelian engraved with Vassar seal. Designed by Elverhoj Colony of Artists and Craftsmen.
Box 47, Slot 19 VC Class Ring 1932, 1932
Gold and carnelian signet ring, VC Class of 1932
Box 46, Section 11 VC Class Ring 1932, 1932
Gold ring with a carnelian stone. Belonged to Priscilla Carpenter (Manning) Sullivan (VC 1932).
Box 47, Slot 08 VC Class Ring 1933, 1933
Gold ring with red/orange carnelian engraved with Vassar seal
Box 47, Slot 16 VC Class Ring 1935, [1935]
Gold signet ring, VC class of 1935
Box 47, Slot 02 VC Class Ring 1949, 1949
Gold VC signet ring, engraved with "A. E. [B?]. 49" on the inside of the band. Most likely belonged to VC class of 1949 graduate Alice "Lee" E. (Broadbent) Wolff.
Box 47, Slot 18 VC Philalatheis ring, 1866
Gold ring with [onyx] stone with blue/greyish top engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 10 VC Philalatheis ring, circa 1869
Gold ring with red/orange carnelian with pinkish top engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 09 VC Philalatheis ring, 1867
Gold ring with red/orange carnelian with pinkish top engraved with VC
Box 47, Slot 17 VC Ring, circa 1926
Gold ring with carnelian stone engraved with Vassar College 1861
Box 67 VC Ring and Stickpin, circa 1932
Gold ring with VC seal in red carnelian stone; pin in shape of Vassar pennant, in red jewelry box, belonging to Elizabeth (Fish) Wright, VC 1932.
Medals
Box 51 Medal, undated
Medal in red wooden box, possibly related to academic achievement. Belonged to Kate Glendenning Wanvig (VC 1901).
Box 26 Medal - FIDAC, 1931
Federation Interalliee Des Anciens Combattants (FIDAC) medal - awarded to Vassar College, Prague 1931
Box 44 Medallion, 1904
VC Class of 1904 tree plaque, metal, reading "Servabo Fidem." Includes key
Box 68 Medallion, circa 1905
VC Class of 1905 Tree Medallion
Box 68 Medallion, circa 1906
VC Class of 1906 Tree Medallion
Box 68 Medallion, circa 1907
VC Class of 1907 Tree Medallion
Box 51 Medallion, undated
Large medallion by Spicer Simpson, of Louise Hammond, VC 1909. Includes letter.
Box 26 Medals (3), 1883-1960
3 medals, most college-related. Gifted by Fanne Hart (VC 1998)
Box 80 (Oversize) Plaster medallion, circa 1942
Large plaster medallion with VC seal belonging to Mary Orton Westheimer (VC 1942)
Box 88 (Oversize) VC medal in wooden frame, undated
Miscellaneous Objects
Box 74 Bicycle license plate, circa 1964
Metal, painted red. Reads "Vassar College 25." Belonged to Gail R. Becker, VC 1964.
Box 67 Copper printing plate, 1868
Copper Plate, Invitation to Founder's Day 1868
Box 67 Copper printing plate, 1867
Copper Plate, Invitation to Founder's Day, 1867
Box 37 Handbell, circa 1860s
Brass bell with wooden handle. "Corridor bell or dinner bell in the '60s before electric bells."
Box 6 Key to Class of 1915 Seal, 1915
Small key that opens seal/box beneath the Class of 1915 tree.
Box 6 License plate, between 1942 and 1946
VC bicycle license plate (numbered VC 269) issued to Mary Ellen West, Class of 1946.
Box 52 Manufacturers Fabric Sample Book, circa 1875
Belonged to Edith Murray Wheeler (VC 1890). Paper-covered book of fabric samples.
Box 66 Piece of marble from Main Building addition, circa 1960
Fragment of red and white marble from the lobby of "The Soap Palace," the addition to the front of Main Building built by Frederick F. Thompson and torn down in 1960.
Box 99 Place card for supper in James Monroe Taylor's new president's house, 1896
Place card with name "Miss [Brae Kennings?]" written on wood and cyanotype of the house pasted on.
Box 63 Plaster mold, undated
Plaster mold of relief sculpture of Elizabeth Dodge (VC 1913) in side profile.
Box 51 Slateboard, circa 1892
Small (circa 6x9 inch) slate board with writing stick and sponge eraser. Probably belonged to Elma G. Martin, Spec. 1892-1893.
Box 83 Slide rule, Edith Roberts (Faculty), circa 1936
Slide rule owned by Edith Roberts. In leather case with half of original box. Model N4041. Serial number 524908. Date derived from serial number.
[MISSING since 2023] VC card case, leather,
Leather card case from the VC Class of 1925
Photographs
Box 66 Miniature photo album, undated
Miniature photo album in leather case, initialed "F. H. H."
Box 82 Photograph of portrait of Lucy Maynard Salmon in decorative case, 1938
Black and white photograph of a portrait of Lucy Maynard Salmon as a young woman, painted by Alice zur Carr Boscowitz. Mounted in a decorative metal case. Original painting is in the Loeb.
Box 59 Shredded posture photos, Physical Education Department, circa 1950s
Envelope of "shredded" (almost powdered) posture photographs shredded by the Smithsonian under the supervision of VC historian Betty Daniels.
Box 82 Tintype of Alice (Morrison) Cathcart, Spec. 1865-1866, undated [Framed]
Plaques
Box 65 Ceramic plaques from the Observatory (5), undated
Five white, ceramic, shield-shaped plaques labeled "OBS" (Observatory), and numbered 1, 3, 6, 11, and 13.
Box 84 Plaque - Borden Freshman Prize, circa 1962
Brass plaque honoring recipients of Borden Freshman Prize.
Box 52 Plaque - Easley Psychology Library, undated
Brass with wood mount and screws.
Framed Storage 1.7 Plaque - Herbert E. Mills, circa 1931
Memorial plaque of Herbert E. Mills, metal
Box 94 Plaque - Edward Handelman Lounges (?), undated
Plaque reads: "These lounges were furnished in 1973 by a gift of the James A. Macdonald Foundation in honor of the memory of Edward Handelman for his interest, and that of his family, in Vassar College."
Box 14 Plaque - Franklin D. Roosevelt, undated
Relief plaque of FDR portrait (VC trustee)
Box 94 Plaque - Mary Bliss Dodge (VC 1913), undated
Plaque reads: "This room is a gift from the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation in Honor of Mary Bliss Dodge, Class of 1913"
Box 94 Plaque - Three Sisters Carillon, 1955
Plaque reads: "Three Sisters Carillon - Given in honor of Eleanor Lanctot Van Horn Ex Class of 1930, Sarah Lanctot Rigg, Class of 1936, Katherine Potter Lanctot Class of 1939, Great-Great-Grandnieces of Matthew Vassar A.D. 1955"
Box 94 Plaque - Zuccaro Section, undated
Plaque reads: "The books in this section are the donation of Carlo Zuccaro. Taormina Sicily in memory of his wife Bertha Bates of Saint Louis, Missouri, Class of 1899."
Box 58 VC Avery Hall Plaque - Alida C. Avery, undated
Brass plaque honoring Alida C. Avery, mounted in Avery Hall prior to its renovation into the Vogelstein Center.
Box 58 VC Avery Hall Plaque - Gertrude Buck, undated
Brass plaque honoring Gertrude Buck, mounted in Avery Hall prior to its renovation into the Vogelstein Center.
Box 58 VC Avery Hall Plaque - Mabel Lockwood, undated
Brass plaque honoring Mabel Lockwood, mounted in Avery Hall prior to its renovation into the Vogelstein Center.
Box 74 VC Plaque - Class of 1890, undated
Wooden shield plaque for the class of 1890, with metal lettering: "VC 1890"
Box 58 VC seal, undated
VC metal seal (bronze?) mounted on wooden shield plaque.
Box 58 VC seal, undated
VC metal seal (bronze?) mounted on wooden shield plaque.
Plastic Objects
Box 65 Fran Fest water bottle, 2006 Apr
Plastic water bottle from Fran Fest, 26 April 2006
Box 62 Plastic cup, undated
pink plastic cup for VC Vice
Box 66 Souvenir ruler and magnifying glass, 1988
Brown plastic sleeve printed with "1928 VC 1988" (Class of 1928 60th reunion?) containing a small magnifying plastic strip with ruler marks.
Box 25 VC class of 1980 kazoo (3), 1980
red kazoos with "VC 80" in white ink
Box 18 VC Library coffee mug, undated
Plastic travel mug with image of VC Library
Serveware
Box 100 Serving plate - Alumnae House (?), silver, undated
Silver serving plate with "AH" engraved into the rim. Likely from the Alumnae House.
Box 13 Tray, undated
Black metal serving tray with illustration of VC Main building.
Box 62 Tray, 1915
small bronze-colored tray from the VC 50th anniversary
Box 78 Tray, undated
Plastic tray with an illustration of Main Building printed on it.
Box 98 VC Chafing dish, silver, circa 1914
Round, silver chafing dish with stand, burner, 2 pans, and a lid with a Vassar College seal welded to it. Owned by Laura S. West (VC 1914).
Box 22, Slot 32 VC Napkin ring, silver, undated
VC napkin ring, silver w/ initials EBM
Silverware
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 Sugar tongs - Alumnae House (?), undated
Silver sugar tongs with "AH" engraved in the handle. Most likely from the Alumnae House.
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar College fork, undated
Silver fork with "Vassar College" engraved on the handle.
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College butter knives (8), circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College fork, circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College fork, circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College forks (2), circa 1861
Silverplate, round handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College forks (9), circa 1861
Silverplate, pointed handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College knives (8), circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College long handled salt spoons (2), circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College sugar spoons, scalloped (3), circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College table spoons (16), circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College teaspoon, circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College teaspoon, circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College teaspoon, circa 1861
VC spoon engraved with "Vassar Female College"
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 Vassar Female College teaspoons (10), circa 1861
Silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC butter knives, large (4), undated
silver, VC logo on handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC butter knives, small (6), undated
silver, VC logo on handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC commerative teaspoons (2), undated
sterling. Main building sculpted inside the spoon.
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC demitasse spoons (6), undated
silverplate. 3 different styles
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC engraved teaspoon, undated
silverplate. engraved with "E. B. V. E."
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC engraved teaspoon, undated
silverplate. engraved with "S. W. N."
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC engraved teaspoons (7), undated
silverplate, "Uncle Fred" spoons??. Monogrammed with unidentified students' initials. "M. L. McC." [Maria L. McClurg, Spec 1866-1867?]
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 1 VC forks (5), undated
silver forks (5) with VC logo on handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC salt spoon, long-handled, undated
silverplate
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC salt spoons (4), undated
silverplate
Box 31 VC spoons, undated
Sterling silver spoon with square edge and "VC" printed on handle. Silver salt spoon (?) with decorative handle, engraved with initials and "Vassar" inside the spoon. In red velvet case.
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC table spoons (2), undated
sterling, VC logo on handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, undated
sterling, VC logo on handle, curved handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, undated
sterling, VC logo on handle, flat handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, Class of 1908, circa 1908
VC Senior Parlor teaspoon with "Schermerhorn '08" engraved on reverse. Belonged to Helen I. Schermerhorn (VC 1908).
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, Class of 1911, circa 1911
sterling, Class of 1911 logo on handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, Class of 1918, circa 1918
sterling, Class of 1918 logo on handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, Class of 1904, 1904
silverplate. engraved with "Mary Taylor 1904"
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoon, round, undated
sterling, VC logo on handle, curved handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoons (2), undated
sterling. 2 different styles
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC teaspoons (5), undated
sterling, VC logo on handle, curved handle
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 VC tongs, 1918
Silver sandwich tongs from 1918's Senior Parlor
Stationary and Paper Items
Box 93 Citation for war service in France, 1919 Apr 19
Paper citation thanking Margaret Clark Neal for her service with the AEF.
Box 99 Door block notes, circa 1915
Notes left by students at each other's dorm room doors.
Box 10 Gum wrapper, undated
Wrapper from a piece of gum, printed with text titled "Flirtation - Fan Flirtation No. 1" followed by instructions on how to use a fan to flirt. Features a line that says "Let the Vassar girl lend an ear."
Passport, 1878
Passport issued by U.S. State Department to Ella Dodge (VC 1876)
Box 83 Prospectus of Vassar Female College from Godey's Lady's Magazine, 1865 [Framed]
Box 89 (Oversize) Street car schedule for Vassar College, undated [Framed]
"City Rail Road - Cars Leave Vassar College..." Printed schedule, framed.
Box 29 VC calendar, 1988
VC calendar
Box 53 VC class scrolls (3), undated
3 "joke" scrolls
Box 82 VC handkerchief box (?), undated
cardboard box with an illustration of a "Vassar girl" labeled "Vassar Lawn"
Box 67 VC menu, 1894
Decorative Menu, June 12, 1894
Box 29 VC notepads, undated
VC notepad "Alumnae House"
Box 29 VC notepads, 1986
VC notepad "Inaugural '86"
Box 29 VC stickers, undated
Stickers, pink and gray VC pennants
Technology
Box 72 Audograph index strips, French Department, between 1904 and 1920
Audograph index strips used by French Department for language instruction.
Box 73 Audograph vinyl disks, French Department, between 1904 and 1920
Audograph vinyl recording disks used by French Department for language instruction.
Box 71 Graphophone audio player, French Department, between 1904 and 1920
Graphophone wax cylinder player in wooden carrying case, device inside box is in disrepair. wax cylinders, and Audograph vinyl recording disks (2 boxes) used by French Department for language instruction
Box 67 Miniature binoculars (3), undated
three small miniature binoculars, two with images of Main Building, one with the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876
Box 6 Stereographs - Natural History, circa 1870
Set of "Hurst's Stereoscopic Studies of Natural History, for Schools and Parlor Entertainments," published circa 1870, housed in beautiful wooden box with engraved plate reading "Vassar College." Appear to all be images of natural history exhibits at the Free Museum in Albany, NY. Included note reads "Thought to have been in Main Parlor."
Box 6 Stereographs - VC Art Gallery, circa 1877
6 views of the Vassar College Art Gallery (circa 1877?), taken and published by Slee Brothers Photographers in Poughkeepsie. Includes duplicates.
Box 6 Stereographs - VC Museum of Natural History, circa 1877
3 views of the Vassar College Museum of Natural History (circa 1877?), taken and published by Slee Brothers Photographers in Poughkeepsie. Includes duplicates.
On shelf Typewriter, Chemistry Department, undated
Typewriter with wooden base and metal cover secured with 4 latches. Reputed to be the oldest on campus, came from the Chemistry Department
On shelf Typewriter, Ruth Fulton Benedict, undated
portable Corona typewriter used on her field trips
Box 67 VC library paper embosser, undated
Handheld metal paper embosser, embosses "Vassar College Library."
Box 14 VC mechanical stamp, undated
Box 14 Wax cylinder, undated
Edison gold molded record of the Vassar Girls Quartette
Box 72 Wax cylinders, French Department, between 1904 and 1920
Wax cylinders used by French Department for language instruction
Textiles
Box 59 Bag, 1913
Class of 1913 bag, blue felt with white lettering
Box 87 (Oversize) Blanket, circa 1913
pink wool blanket with V's on it
Box 5 Clothing - Academic robe, undated
Black velvet academic robe that belonged to Sarah Gibson Blanding. Made by Cotrell & Leonard.
Box 91 (Oversize) Clothing - Apron, undated
Green apron with black edging, Class of 1911
Box 17 Clothing - Baccalaureate Hood, undated
Black with white velvet and pink ribbon stripes.
Box 49 Clothing - Baccalaureate Hood, [1906?]
Baccalaureate Hood made by Cottrel & Leonard, Albany N.Y. Belonged to Ethel M. Fair (VC 1906)?
Box 49 Clothing - Baccalaureate Hood, 1904
Baccalaureate Hood of Elisabeth W. Allen, VC 1904, made by Ede & Ravenscroft.
Box 101 (Oversize) Clothing - Baccalaureate Hood, circa 1910
VC Class of 1910 graduation hood made by E. Moore Company Chicago. Gown missing?
Box 79 Clothing - Bloomers, undated
VC Class of 1953 rose and gray bloomers
Box 24 Clothing - Bonnet, undated
Class of 1911 bonnet
Box 101 (Oversize) Clothing - Christening Dress, undated
Christening dress of Cornelia Marjorie D. MacCracken, cream/beige with tassels and shawl.
Box 28 Clothing - Class Day Dress, circa 1913
VC Class Day dress that belonged to Harriet Bradley Fitt, VC 1913
Box 64 Clothing - Class Day Dress, 1932
Class Day dress, pink, of Elizabeth (Fish) Wright, VC 1932.
Box 76 (Oversize) Clothing - Commencement Dress, 1907
White cotton lace commencement dress and petticoat worn by Eleanor Brinsmade, VC 1907
Box 90 (Oversize) Clothing - Commencement Dress, 1878
Commencement dress, pale blue-green satin, worn by Laura (Huntington) Brown, VC 1878. Dress consists of a skirt, top, 2 lace sleeves, and decorative maroon and gray ribbons.
Box 101 (Oversize) Clothing - Commencement Dress, 1911
Commencement dress, cream with tassels and beaded collar, of Mary E. Carter, VC 1911
Box 75 (Oversize) Clothing - Daisy Chain Dress, 1906
White cotton and lace Daisy Chain dress in two pieces, worn by Edith (Start) Hurd (VC 1908).
Box 28 Clothing - Daisy Chain Dress, circa 1913
VC Daisy Chain dress that belonged to Harriet Bradley Fitt, VC 1913
Box 28 Clothing - Graduation cap, 1970
Graduation cap with peace sign pinned to it
Box 53 Clothing - Graduation cap, 1896
VC mortarboard of Alice Howland, VC 1896
Box 87 (Oversize) Clothing - Graduation cap, gown, and hood, circa 1990-2000
VC graduation clothing
Box 64 Clothing - Gym clothes, 1939
Blue cotton one piece "leotard" and separate blue cotton brief skirt, made by Wright and Ditson for 1939 Vassar College Freshman "Body Mechanics" Class. Belonged to Anne (Reed) Dean (VC 1943).
Box 101 (Oversize) Clothing - Gym suit, circa 1914
VC gym suit, black (in 2 pieces). One-piece jumpsuit with "'14" in pink felt on the back and matching black skirt.
Box 8 Clothing - Gym suit, undated
VC tan gabardine gym suit
Box 49 Clothing - Gym suit pants, circa 1916
Navy blue gym suit pants belonging to Margaret Beard Gilpin (VC 1916)
Box 96 (Oversize) Clothing - Gym suits (2), circa 1908
2 VC gym suits, wool, dark blue with dark green trim. Each outfit consists of a long-sleeve button-up shirt and baggy pants. One pair of pants has the name "M. C. Nelson(?)" on the inside and the other has "M. Stager(?)"
Box 65 Clothing - Hat, circa 1990-2000
VC reunion hat, straw with maroon hat band, owned by Margarete Midas Meyers, VC 1948/1949
Box 24 Clothing - [Hat band?], undated
Class of 1911 hat band(?)
Box 87 (Oversize) Clothing - Jacket, 1938
White cotton/dungaree buttoned jacket, presumably worn by Laura West, VC 1914 at a 1938 VC reunion
Box 57 Clothing - Long sleeve shirt, 1984
Seven Sisters Tennis Championship, green shirt with long sleeves.
Box 62 Clothing - Masks, 2020
Five masks printed with Vassar logo and scenes issued as precaution against COVID-19.
Box 91 (Oversize) Clothing - Mittens, circa 1935
VC Class of 1935 mittens, red white and blue woolen mittens with 1935 on them
Box 32 Clothing - Scarf, circa 1947
Blue scarf with Cornaro Window design
Box 24 Clothing - Scarf, circa 1940s
Scarf showing pendants of Vassar, Radcliffe, Smith, Bryn Mawr and other women’s colleges.
Box 91 (Oversize) Clothing - Scarf, circa 1990-2000
silk scarf with images of the Vassar campus
Box 32 Clothing - Scarf, 1945
VC 50th reunion scarf, cream, stenciled "96"
Box 24 Clothing - Scarf, undated
Thin blue scarf with white "VC" logo.
Box 24 Clothing - Scarf, undated
Thin red scarf with "VC" logo on one end and outline of Main Building on the other.
Framed Storage 2.8 Clothing - Scarf, 1986 [Framed]
Scarf, yellow, printed with Cornaro Window design (Lorenzo Silk Creations)
Box 91 (Oversize) Clothing - Shirt, undated
Yellow and green basketball jersey worn by VC WWII veteran [wool?]
Box 12 Clothing - Sweater, undated
VC Varsity sweater, gray
Box 97 Clothing - Sweatshirt, undated
Heathered gray sweatshirt with red and black Vassar College logo on chest and left sleeve.
Box 74 Clothing - Sweatshirt, circa 1964
Light gray heathered sweatshirt with Vassar seal in pink.
Box 96 (Oversize) Clothing - Swimsuit, undated
Marathon swimsuit - Vassar(?), used circa 1948-1968.
Box 9 Clothing - Tie, circa 1964
Pink tie with cornaro window design. Has some stains.
Box 57 Clothing - T-Shirt, [1989?]
Africana Studies 20th Anniversary t-shirt, red with print of a piece of African art.
Box 57 Clothing - T-Shirt, 1992
Class of 1987 reunion t-shirt, white with maroon print.
Box 57 Clothing - T-Shirt, 1989
Founder's day t-shirt, white with black print on front and back. "20 Coed Years at Vassar - What a Long and Strange Trip It's Been"
Box 48 Clothing - T-Shirt, 1992
Founder's Day, White shirt with print of Matthew Vassar and "More Than a Brewer"
Box 48 Clothing - T-Shirt, undated
Gray t-shirt with VC centennial seal printed in black
Box 48 Clothing - T-Shirt, circa 1990s
Light gray t-shirt with maroon print of Thompson Library and "So Many Books, So Little Time"
Box 57 Clothing - T-Shirt, 1988
Vassar College Women's Weekend t-shirt, white with black image and text "Act Up!"
Box 92 Clothing - T-shirt, undated
Green Co+ed=VC t-shirt
Box 79 Clothing - T-shirt, 1999
T-shirt, heather gray with maroon print: "1949-1999, Vassar Book Sale, Vassar Club of Washington, D.C., We Turn Used Books into a College Education"
Box 17 Clothing - T-shirt, 1997
VC Earth Day t-shirt, tan with green print. On back is a quote from Annie Dillard
Box 92 Clothing - T-shirt, 1992
VC Founder's Day t-shirt
Box 92 Clothing - T-shirt, 1980-1981
WVKR-fm Poughkeepsie Free Radio, white t-shirt
Box 17 Clothing - T-shirt (2), 2007 May
2 Founder's Day t-shirts, dark blue, on theme of Disney's Fantasia. Image is Matthew Vassar With Disney's Wizard's Hat.
Box 25 Clothing - Visor (4), 1970
maroon visors with VC '70 in grey letters
Box 10 Diploma ribbons, undated
Pink ribbons used to tie VC diplomas.
Box 91 (Oversize) Green Drape, undated
Class of 1910 or 1911
Box 48 Handkerchief, undated
VC handkerchief
Box 59 Handkerchief, undated
Class of 1957 45th reunion, white handkerchief with green letters and images of Vassar buildings
Box 74 Monogrammed pillow case, circa 1964
White with red embroidery. Belonged to Gail R. Becker (VC 1964).
Box 32 Napkins (3), 1918
3 white, lace napkins embroidered with the seal of the Class of 1918.
Box 97 Pillow, 1985
VC Class of 1960 25th reunion pillow, stuffed with t-shirts given as favors
Box 24 Pillow top, undated
orange and pink pillow cover with images of Main building
Box 24 Pillow top, 1906
white and blue pillow top with scenes of VC buildings
Box 67 Ribbon - Pinned, 1933 Aug 26
"Dutchess County Welcomes President Franklin D. Roosevelt" VC Aide Pin
Box 32 Ribbons, undated
rose and grey gros-grain (silk) ribbons used to tie Vassar College diplomas
Box 28 Tablecloth, 1913
VC 1913, tan tablecloth, scalloped edges, embroidered with gold and rose thread
Box 5 Torah cover, white satin, undated
Belonged to VC faculty member, Jean Charlemagne Bracq(?)
Box 48 Tote bag, 1913
blue canvas reunion bag
Box 79 Tote bag, 2000
Cream canvas tote bag from "VC Parents Weekend 14-16 April 2000"
Box 91 (Oversize) Tote bag, 1993 Oct 8-9
Environmental Sciences Forum Tote Bag
Box 17 Tote bag, 1980
Heavy, tan cotton tote bag from "Books in Search of Children" conference at VC
Box 17 Tote bag, undated
VC canvas bag with checkerboard pattern of blue Vassar seals
Box 91 (Oversize) Tote bag, undated
white canvas tote bag with blue handles, image of Ferry house and words "Ferry House 55 years"
Box 24 VC seal on fabric, undated
White square of fabric with the Vassar seal printed in pink.
Toys and Games
Box 51 Card game, circa 1882
"Le Jeu des Academiciens" presented to the President of Vassar College by the French class of 1882 and Professor R. See.
Box 51 Card game, circa 1880
"Le Jeu des Mythologie" dedicated to H.W. Webster by the French class of 1880 and Professor R. See.
Box 95 (Oversize) Doll, 1858
Doll with Greiner head, wearing a faded calico dress. Includes a small copy of a book "Food for Christians" and two fabric flowers. Accession record reads: "Doll was dressed to represent 'Miss Vassar 1865' for display by the Worcester College Club in a doll show. She was an old family doll owned by Cynthia Carey of Worcester, MA."
Box 29 VC playing cards (2), undated
unopened - 2 packs
Wooden Objects
On shelf Class of 1900, folding sign or table (?), undated
Wooden disk, painted yellow and printed with "1900," has legs and folds so that the disk is flat like a table instead of upright like a sign. one arm appears broken.
Box 99 Decoupage box with scene of VC, undated
Round, wooden decoupage box painted with a scene of Vassar College.
Box 24 Room draw numbers, undated
wooden blocks placed in a box and pulled for rooms in the dorms. Only a sampling.
Box 50 VC bootjack, undated
wooden bootjack [supposed to have hung from student's doors]
Box 50 VC bootjack, undated
wooden bootjack [supposed to have hung from student's doors]
Box 50 VC bootjacks (4), undated
wooden bootjacks [supposed to have hung from student's doors]
Box 84 VC seal, circa 1968
Pink Vassar College seal printed on round mdf fiberboard.
Box 60 VC Souvenir Box (2), 1926
souvenir boxes (2) painted red with Vassar scenes. "Vassar College in 1865"
Box 14 Wooden Gavel with metal plaque attached, circa 1989
Wooden gavel with metal plaque reading: "Jeanne Schock Vassar Student Association President 1988-1989"

Series III. Miscellaneous and Historical Objects, circa 1648 - [1917?]

Box 93 Certificate, 1855
Certificate of admittance(?) to Poughkeepsie Female Collegiate Institute for Charlotte Tallman.
On shelf Chair, child's, undated
child's small wooden rocking chair
Box 56 Fans (5), undated
Decorative, handheld folding fans.
Box 10 Jewelry - Memory beads, undated
Set of memory beads in a box of E. Faber Pocket Pencils.
Box 26 Medal - Albany Centennial, 1786
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Albany, NY
Box 26 Medal - Paris Exposition, 1900
Paris exposition medal, for exhibition on women in higher education put together by Elizabeth M. Howe collaborating with the Association of Collegiate Alumnae. Includes accompanying letter.
Box 53 Medals - Paris Exposition (3), 1900
Paris exposition medals (3). Three different medals set in a wooden plaque.
Box 26 Medal - Yale, 1901
Yale University 200th anniversary medal
Box 26 Miniature portrait, undated
Portrait of a young woman by [H. Harding?] in red wooden case.
Box 26 Miniature portrait, undated
Portrait of a young woman in red velvet frame.
Box 10 Paper dolls, circa 1850s, 1870s
2 paper dolls with assorted outfits. One doll includes an envelope labeled "Amusements for Little Girls. Lizzie," and is published by McLoughlin Brothers Manufacturers, 24 Beekman St, NY.
Box 1, Section 03 Pepper shaker, undated
Mahogany. Exposed glue on one side--perhaps missing a piece.
Box 1, Section 06 Piece of wooden window, circa 1648
"Piece of wood from the window through which Charles I attempted to make his escape." Circa 1648.
Box 97 Plaster replica of WWI monument designed by Louis Majorelle, [1917?]
Plaster (?) replica sculpture of Louis Marjorelle's memorial monument to the first three American soldiers killed in the First World War: James Bethel Gresham, Thomas Enright, and Merle Hay.
Realia Box 11 Reproduction of the Miracle at Cana, undated
Reproduction by F. Parsons of 11th Century Byzantine Art depicting two scenes from the life of Jesus in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Realia Box 11 Reproduction of a Panel of a Book Cover, undated
Reproduction by F. Parsons of 12th Century Byzantine Art in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Top right corner broken.
Blue Hagarty Silver Bag No. 2 Teaspoon, silver, undated
Sterling, engraved "Roberta"
Box 71 Vase, undated
Large, round ceramic vase, white with blue glaze and chipped black paint around the top and bottom. Depicts an East-Asian style landscape scene.
Box 14 Wooden gavel with metal plaque attached, undated
Wooden gavel with metal plaque reading: "Made of the elm under which in 1775 George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army"

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Details
Abstract

The collection consists of physical culture materials and objects related to Matthew Vassar, his family, and Vassar College, as well as miscellaneous items of historical note.

Member of
Finding Aid Collection
Finding Aid Date
Inclusive Dates: circa 1648 - 2020
Document Types
Academic costume
Badges
Banners
Ceramic ware (visual works)
Ceramics (object genre)
Clothing
Cylinder phonographs (phonographs)
Cylinders (sound recordings)
Diplomas
Dresses (garments)
Flags
Jewelry
Manual Typewriters
Medals
Mugs (cups)
Pennants
Pins (jewelry)
Plaques (flat objects)
Pocket watches
Porcelain (visual works)
Printing plates
Realia
Rings (finger jewelry)
Scarves (costume accessories)
Sculpture (visual works)
Silverware
Stereoscopes
Tableware
Teacups
Textiles (visual works)
Tote bags
Toys (recreational artifacts)
Transferware
Trophies (objects)
T-shirts
Names
Booth, Lydia
Booth, Maria Vassar
Vassar, Catherine Valentine
Vassar family
Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Vassar, Matthew, Jr., 1809-1881
Subject (Topical)
Family--New York (State)
Women's colleges--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
Audiovisuals and Realia
Organization
Vassar Brewery (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
Vassar College
Collection Title
Vassar College Realia Collection