Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ceremonial hoods
Object name
Ceremonial hoods
Date
1908
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
overall (flat): 18 x 46 1/2 x 1 in. ( 45.7 x 118.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Black silk academic hood with yellow velvet collar, lined with pale green grosgrain.
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Col. J. Mayhew Wainwright, through his daughter, Mrs. Philip K. Condict
Object Number
1946.214
Gallery Label
This academic hood was worn to signify the Master of Arts degree.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
