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Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
Artist/Maker: W. B.

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Doctoral hood

Doctoral hood
Object name 
Doctoral hood
Date 
1900-1950
Medium 
Velvet, synthetic textile
Dimensions 
Overall: 45 x 35 in. ( 114.3 x 88.9 cm )
Description 
Black synthetic textile doctoral (Ph.D.) hood lined with pale blue synthetic textile; brown velvet facing.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number 
1956.173.3[dup]
Gallery Label 
This doctoral hood was awarded to Ruth Draper.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.