Gown, academic

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Gown, academic

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.2032

Description

Wool linen academic gown. Smocking around shoulder area. Fascator area at sternum. Flared, pointed sleeves. Machine sewn.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Cottrell & Leonard

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1933 Date made: r. 1900 - 1933

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Black label gold thread in neck area reads "COTTRELL @ LEONARD/ALBANY, N.Y./ CAP AND GOWN MAKERS TO/ THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES/ J. R. D."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

65-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 65 1/2 in. (166.4 cm)

Material

Wool, Linen

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Extensive insect damage.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.2033 - Hood, academic - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Garment Storage Room