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Title |
Graduation Cap, 1993 |
Object Name |
Mortarboard |
Description |
Graduation Cap, 1993. Graduation cap made of black rayon wrapped around a square of sturdy cardboard or other material. Centered on the bottom is a dome shape to go around the wearer's head made of the same black rayon and a white, almost papery lining; it has seams at the front and back of the dome and comes to slight points at the ends of these seams. Against the flat cardboard at the inside top of this dome is a paper Jostens brand label insert, with a message and logos warning against drugs and alcohol. Centered on the top of the cap is a round black button, also covered in the same black rayon. Attached to it is a black graduation tassel with a gold metal band wrapping around it and a "93" charm attached. |
Date |
1993 |
Creator |
Jostens Inc., SC |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2017.008.043.42A |
Dimensions |
H-0.75 W-9.375 D-9.375 inches |
Dimension Details |
when flat; when worn, height is 5" (width and depth the same) |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"JOSTENS / AMERICA'S CLASS TRADITION / CAPS AND GOWNS [circle] LAURENS, S.C. 29360" (red, black, and white, on paper label insert on inside bottom of cap); "Congratulations . . . on reaching a major life / achievement -- graduation. Please have a safe / graduation. Do not use drugs or alcohol or ride with / someone who is under the influence. Remember / drinking and driving don't mix." (on same insert); "STUDENT ATHLETES / S A D D / DETEST DRUGS" and "STUDENTS AGAINST / S A D D / DRIVING DRUNK" (circular logos, the first with an IV syringe and the second with a bottle, both with red circles and a diagonal like through them. text is on these circles. on same insert); "M / FRONT OF CAP" (near bottom of insert); "(c)1989 Jostens Inc. Litho U.S.A. 89-333" (tiny print, very bottom of insert) |
Provenance |
Items related to JoAnn Semones academic career. 2017.008.043.42A-C were worn together by JoAnn Semones when she received her Ph.D in public administration from Golden Gate University in 1993 |
Notes |
Jostens is a company that makes class rings, yearbooks, and graduation wear for high schools and universities. [www.jostens.com/ 01/17/2018] |
Search Terms |
Hat Hats Semones, JoAnn Students |
Subjects |
Graduate students Graduation ceremonies Hats Students Universities & colleges |
People |
Semones, JoAnn |
Credit line |
JoAnn Semones - Julia Barrow Collection |