Doctoral Gown

Name/Title

Doctoral Gown

Entry/Object ID

2026.3.14

Description

Bailey wore this doctoral gown at Cornell University commencements to signify the honorary doctorates bestowed upon him by the University of Wisconsin (1907), Alfred University (1908), the University of Vermont (1919), and the University of Puerto Rico (1933). Black gown (standard for most U.S. doctorates) with three purple sleeve bars signifying the discipline of Law.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Location

Building

Front Room, Bailey House

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Liberty Hyde Bailey

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibit