Mortar Board Collection (page 2)

King Edward VIII as Chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923 (b / w photo)
STC360976 King Edward VIII as Chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII)

Reverend James Leigh Joynes, illustration from Men of the Day
STC193213 Reverend James Leigh Joynes, illustration from Men of the Day, published in Punch magazine, 1887 (colour litho) by Ward

Portrait of a Scholar (oil on canvas)
SAG186617 Portrait of a Scholar (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; English

Mathematics, 1936 (colour litho)
473458 Mathematics, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the series of humorous cigarette cards, Howlers, produced for Churchman s; ); English

William Hayman Cummings, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
3610558 William Hayman Cummings, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Butler, F. G. A. (fl.c.1900-18); 128x77 cm; The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain, London

Jemmy Gordons Frolic, or Cambridge Gambols at Peter House
3085946 Jemmy Gordons Frolic, or Cambridge Gambols at Peter House, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson

Commoner, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford
NCO193415 Commoner, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Plate 4 from The Rakes Progress at the University
NCO193199 Plate 4 from The Rakes Progress at the University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Plate 2 from The Rakes Progress at University
NCO193197 Plate 2 from The Rakes Progress at University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Warden P. N. Shuttleworth (oil on canvas)
NCO403546 Warden P. N. Shuttleworth (oil on canvas) by Kirkby, Thomas (1775-c.1847); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Henry Bathurst, Bishop of Norwich, 1826 (oil on canvas)
NCO374273 Henry Bathurst, Bishop of Norwich, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Kirkby, Thomas (1775-c.1847); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Degree Morning at Cambridge in 1863 (oil on canvas)
INN169477 Degree Morning at Cambridge in 1863 (oil on canvas) by Farren, Robert (b.1832-fl.1889); Private Collection; eMalcolm Innes Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Annual examination in Trinity College, Cambridge, May 1842 (litho)
5229984 Annual examination in Trinity College, Cambridge, May 1842 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annual examination in Trinity College, Cambridge)

South East Angle of the Cloisters, plate T from Westminster Abbey
STC92181 South East Angle of the Cloisters, plate T from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J.R. Hamble (fl.1775-1825) pub. by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) 1812 (aquatint) by Thompson

West Front of the New Building of St. Johns College, Cambridge (pencil and w / c)
MAL54664 West Front of the New Building of St. Johns College, Cambridge (pencil and w/c) by Harraden, Richard Bankes (1778-1862); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English

Westminster Frolics, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3085930 Westminster Frolics, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Degree Morning at Cambridge in 1863 (oil on canvas) (detail of 169477)
INN259704 Degree Morning at Cambridge in 1863 (oil on canvas) (detail of 169477) by Farren, Robert (b.1832-fl.1889); Private Collection; eMalcolm Innes Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Degree Morning at Cambridge in 1863 (oil on canvas) (detail of 169477)
INN259703 Degree Morning at Cambridge in 1863 (oil on canvas) (detail of 169477) by Farren, Robert (b.1832-fl.1889); Private Collection; eMalcolm Innes Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191713 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Senate House, at matriculation time, Cambridge, 1842 (litho)
5229989 Senate House, at matriculation time, Cambridge, 1842 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Senate House, at matriculation time, Cambridge)

The Rag (litho)
3096298 The Rag (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rag. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

John Soane Junior and George Soane, 1805 (oil on canvas)
1065272 John Soane Junior and George Soane, 1805 (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 123.4x98.4 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Varsity Sketches (litho)
3094432 Varsity Sketches (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varsity Sketches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Rakes Progress at the University. No. 3, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
3051759 The Rakes Progress at the University. No. 3, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Taught by Ear (engraving)
3626541 Taught by Ear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taught by Ear. Illustration from The Boys Own Paper, 1897.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of a young boy wearing a mortar board (b / w photo)
3620697 Portrait of a young boy wearing a mortar board (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman (engraving)
2800914 Cover illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cap and Gown Lancers on Airs from the Scottish Students Songbook, by Margaret Canmore, sheet music cover (colour litho)
6032105 Cap and Gown Lancers on Airs from the Scottish Students Songbook, by Margaret Canmore, sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School

Doctor of Civil Law at Oxford University from Costume of Great Britain
GHL13861 Doctor of Civil Law at Oxford University from Costume of Great Britain, 1805 (print) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); London Metropolitan Archives

School-boys Flogging the Schoolmaster, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett
LLM438627 School-boys Flogging the Schoolmaster, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published c.1850 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Rugby School, 1851
MAI46486 Rugby School, 1851 by Pyne, George (1800/01-84); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; eMaidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery; eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; English

Nobleman, engraved by J. Agar, published in 1813 for R. Ackermanns
NCO193409 Nobleman, engraved by J. Agar, published in 1813 for R. Ackermanns History of Oxford (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Proctor, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford
NCO193413 Proctor, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Master of Arts, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns
NCO193408 Master of Arts, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured etching) by Uwins

Plate 1 from The Rakes Progress at the University
NCO193196 Plate 1 from The Rakes Progress at the University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Examination of the students of the University of Durham, October 1842 (litho)
5229991 Examination of the students of the University of Durham, October 1842 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Panjandrum Himself (colour litho)
979517 The Great Panjandrum Himself (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Panjandrum Himself)

Black Matins, or the Effects of Late Drinking upon Early Risers
3085914 Black Matins, or the Effects of Late Drinking upon Early Risers, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Reverend Forbes Phillips, Vicar of Gorleston (colour photo)
3093287 The Reverend Forbes Phillips, Vicar of Gorleston (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Forbes Phillips, Vicar of Gorleston)

Doctor Alexander Gray Ramsay (former Governor of the College) received the degree of Doctor in Legibus, honoris cause, from HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Actor Will Hay seen here with an outsize pen, does the vey best to break school rule and gives a light from his cigarette to a pupil June 1937

Duke of Edinburgh at Aberystwyth University, wearing a mortar board and gown. 25th April 1973

Prince Phillip wearing the robe containing golden symbols depicting Science and Nuclear Energy at Salford University. 16th June 1967

Maths Teacher 1970s glamour girl. January 1975 75-00023-010

Maths Teacher 1970s glamour girl. January 1975 75-00023

James Smithson, 1786. Creator: James Roberts
James Smithson, 1786

James Smithson, n. d. Creator: Bone
James Smithson, n.d. Attributed to Bone

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"Mortar Board: A Symbol of Achievement and Diversity" In the world of digital manipulation, even a guinea pig can become an intellectual icon. With its adorable glasses perched on its tiny nose and a mortar board hat placed proudly atop its head, this furry friend embodies the spirit of knowledge and achievement. But the significance of the mortar board extends far beyond cute animal photos and has been worn by distinguished individuals throughout history, marking their academic accomplishments and scholarly pursuits. Take Dante in Oxford, for example. In 1904, he donned his mortar board as he walked through the prestigious halls of one of the world's most renowned universities. The question from the proctor echoed in his ears: "Your Name And College?" - a moment that would forever be etched in his memory. From Brazen Nose College to Howard University, young men have prepared themselves to receive degrees with anticipation and excitement. Their mortar boards symbolize not only personal triumph but also represent diversity as they come from different backgrounds and cultures. The power of education knows no boundaries or limitations. Even George Martin recognized this when he launched the world's first degree course in pop music. Through innovation and creativity, he aimed to break down barriers within academia while celebrating musical talent under that iconic cap. Yet amidst these stories of success lies a reminder of our responsibility towards society's most vulnerable members. William Hogarth's illustrations depict "The Reward of Cruelty, " urging us to reflect upon our actions towards others – whether human or animal – emphasizing compassion over cruelty. And let us not forget those who fought tirelessly for equality and justice. Suffragette propaganda posters questioned societal norms by asking if women should be classed alongside convicts and lunatics simply because they sought political representation? The mortar board became a symbol for change, advocating for equal rights regardless of gender or background. Finally, we find solace in music's ability to transcend language barriers; it touches the hearts of both humans and animals alike.