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Academic Gown

Item

Rights

Image copyright: University of Canterbury, 2020

Type

Regalia (emblems) (<object genres by function>, object genres (object classifications), Object Genres (hierarchy name))

Date

ca. 1930 CE

Description

A black academic day gown, which would have been worn by a Canterbury College staff member while teaching at the original College site. Found in the Department of Classics, the gown may be associated with Miss Marion Steven.

Format

Cloth: Textile

Extent

Length 1270mm; Width 880mm (shoulder to shoulder)

Rights Holder

University of Canterbury

Subject

Teaching
Commencement ceremonies
Academic costume

Owner

University of Canterbury

Collection

Department of Classics

Source

UC Canterbury College Heritage Collection.
Identified during Canterbury College Survey 2020-2022