Mortar Board Collection (page 3)

Quae Genus at Oxford, from The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Found
Quae Genus at Oxford, from " The History of Johnny Quae Genus, The Little Foundling of the Late Doctor Syntax", November 1, 1821

The Hopes of the Family - An Admission at the University, ca. 1803. ca. 1803
The Hopes of the Family - An Admission at the University, ca. 1803

Drill Extraordinary, or University Dicipline, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Drill Extraordinary, or University Dicipline, 1834. Prime Minister Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington holds the ceremonial mace

The Prince of Wales in his Early Days, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in his Early Days, (1901). Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910), the future King Edward VII, shown as a baby with his mother Queen Victoria, as a child, in Highland dress

The great Panjandrum himself, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The great Panjandrum himself, c1885, (1934)....and the great Panjandrum himself, with the little round button at the top. From " The Panjandrum Picture Book"

The Lecture, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
The Lecture, 1808, (1827). A group of Oxford scholars listen to William Fisher, Registrar of the University. Engraving after Scholars at a lecture of 1736 by Hogarth

A Master of Arts in his usual Dress, 1796. Creator: Luigi Schiavonetti
A Master of Arts in his usual Dress, 1796. A Mr Lambert wearing an academic gown, tasselled mortar board, breeches, silk stockings and gloves

A Bachelor of Arts in his full Dress, 1796. Creator: Anthony Cardon
A Bachelor of Arts in his full Dress, 1796. A scholar wearing an academic gown with a fur-trimmed hood and tasselled mortar board

The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). Creator: Unknown
The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). A group of Oxford scholars listen to William Fisher, Registrar of the University. Facsimile of Scholars at a lecture. [Jones & Co. Finsbury Square, London]

The Rakes Progress at the University - No. 2, 1806. Creator: James Gillray
The Rakes Progress at the University - No. 2, 1806. Satire depicting an angry tutor watching an undergraduate nonchalantly walking on the grass: Ah me

A View taken from Christ Church Meadows, Oxford, 1807. Artist: Robert Dighton
A View taken from Christ Church Meadows, Oxford, 1807. Two Oxford dons in traditional black robes: James Webber (c1771-1847), Dean of Ripon, and Dr Cyril Jackson (1746-1819), Dean of Christ Church

William Hogarth Scholars at a Lecture
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth Scholars at a Lecture

School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. Artist: John Leech
School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Sertorius and his young Friends, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Sertorius and his young Friends, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Silhouette Portrait of Charles Dickens, c1840s, (1910)
Silhouette Portrait of Charles Dickens, 1910. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic

Advertisement for Salt Regal tonic, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 12 July 1890

Marlborough College, 1902. Artist: Spy
Marlborough College, 1902. The Reverend G Bell, headmaster of Marlborough College in Wiltshire. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 10th July 1902

Choirboys of St Clement Danes beating the boundary-marks on the Thames, London, 1926-1927. Boys in mortarboards take part in the old custom of beating the parish bounds

John Price, Bodley librarian, 1828. Artist: J Swaine
John Price, Bodley librarian, 1828

A Bad Example, 1878. Artist: Swain
A Bad Example, 1878. Satirical cartoon featuring Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881). From Punch (or the London Charivari) magazine (1878)

Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italian philosopher, 1926. In addition to being a philosopherm Montessori was also a physician, educator, humanitarian and devout Catholic

The Prince of Wales as chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923. The future King Edward VIII in military uniform and ceremonial robes

Edward Terry in My Pretty Maid, c1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Edward Terry in My Pretty Maid, c1902. Portrait of British actor Edward Terry

The Prince of Wales with undergraduates in Grahamstown, South Africa, 1925. The future King Edward VIII with university students

Honour to Agneta Frances Ramsay! Cambridge, June, 1887. Artist: George du Maurier
Honour to Agneta Frances Ramsay! Cambridge, June, 1887. Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours, the papers set

Henry George Liddell, British scholar, 1875. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
Henry George Liddell, British scholar, 1875. The Dean of Christchurch, Oxford, Liddells (1811-1891) daughter Alice was immortalised in Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland. Cartoon from Vanity Fair

Thomas Arnold (1795-1842), British educationalist and scholar, 1869. Arnold was the famous headmaster of Rugby School, who features in Thomas Hughes Tom Browns Schooldays

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist in 1921. Curie (1867-1934) with Dean Pegram of the School of Engineering, Columbia University, New York, during her tour of the United States

Such Good Boys!, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Such Good Boys!, 1888. Master Gladstone, the Liberal Leader of the Opposition, and the Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, promise to be good boys as Mr Speaker reaches for his birch

Sweet Girl-Graduates... Afternoon Tea Versus Wine, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Sweet Girl-Graduates... Afternoon Tea Versus Wine, 1872. The ladies, all of whom look very studious, drink tea, whilst the men would prefer a beer. A man leaning on the piano stares into space

Oxford in the Future, or the New Freshman, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
Oxford in the Future, or the New Freshman, 1865. The Navvy says Gallon O Audit Ale, Guv nor, Please. Is got I Blunt to Pay Vor n The Liberal MP, Lord Palmerston

Pegasus Unharnessed, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
Pegasus Unharnessed, 1865. Mr Gladstone, the Pegasus of Free Thought and Free Trade, was, in July 1865, defeated at the Oxford University Elections

Packing up for the Holidays, 1860. Palmerston is packing away all the bills left over from the recently finished session. The Reform Bill had been left on the back-burner along with other proposed

Soapey Samuel Kisses the Rod, 1858. Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, was a reformer of the Church of England who dragged his priests into greater spirituality and efficiency

Alex Ferguson March 1998 receives his fourth Honourary degree and opens the Sugden Sports Centre Manchester Metropolitan University

Alex Ferguson manager of Manchester United recieives his fourth honourary degree and opens the sugden sports centre at Manchester Metropolitan University. March 1998

At Cambridge University - a Cambridge proctor with his bulldogs. 5 March 1922

Miss Mary C Collins, the first woman pastor of the North Bow Congregational Church 26 January 1924

Illustration of female student wearing academic cap

Illustration of blackboard and mortar board

Young couple in graduate dress holding diplomas, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Graduates walking in rows outdoors

Honorary degrees conferred at Cambridge. Earl Balfour, Chancellor of the University in the procession in connection with the ceremonial opening of the Marlay extension at the Fitzwilliam Museum

The Prayer Book revision meeting at Church House, Westminster The Dean of Westminster ( Dr Ryle ) right 6 July 1923

Germany, The reading, caricature engraving, 18th century
Germany, 18th century. The reading. Caricature, engraving

Graduation, conceptual image F007 / 6485
Graduation, conceptual image

Graduation, conceptual image F007 / 6484
Graduation, conceptual image

Barn Owl - with books - wearing glasses & mortar board Digital Manipulation: Books (JD) Glasses (Su) mortar board (ABM)
TEA-86-M3 Barn Owl - with books - wearing glasses & mortar board Digtally manipulated image Andy and Clare Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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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.