Trencher
Item
Title
Trencher
Rights
Image copyright: University of Canterbury, 2020
Type
Mortarboard (caps) (<caps by function>, caps (headgear), ... Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name))
Creator
J. Ballantyne and Co., Christchurch and Timaru
Date
ca. 1890-1941
Description
A black trencher, or mortar board, with tassel. Owned by Professor James Hight. Either made by or supplied by J Ballantyne and Co.
Format
Material: Textile: Cord
Language
English
Place
Christchurch, New Zealand
Extent
Mortarboard: Height 140mm; Width 350mm; Depth 350mm
Cap only: Width 160mm; Depth 200mm
Cap only: Width 160mm; Depth 200mm
Identifier
Rights Holder
University of Canterbury
Subject
Commencement ceremonies
Academic costume
Temporal Coverage
1870-1958
Owner
University of Canterbury
Collection
University of Canterbury Library
Source
UC Canterbury College Heritage Collection.
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022
