Diploma awarded Caroline McLean from Rutgers Female Institute, c. 1830s

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Diploma awarded Caroline McLean from Rutgers Female Institute, c. 1830s

Entry/Object ID

2017.37.4

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 17.37.4 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: circa 1830's Object: Diploma, framed Description: A beautifully printed and illustrated document with the heading, "Rutgers Female Institute, New York". The document includes signatures of the trustees of the college. It is professionally framed with double matting in a contemporary frame of black and gold. Size: L-29 1/2” x W-24” History of Object: A diploma awarded to Caroline McLean from Rutgers Female Institute, New York. Date not legible. Acquired from: Shari Matson, Date: 11/17/2017