July 12, 2013

Academic Caps of the University of Durham

Academic garb of the University of Durham
Mortarboard, tricorn hat with golden tassel, John Knox cap with pompon

(click to enlarge)
Get a copy of this wonderful book:
Goff, Philip: University of London - Academic Dress
The University London Press, London 1999
ISBN 0-7187-1608-6

(Painting by Hans Holbein)
John Knox cap is worn by humanists and university doctors of XVI century.

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