Mortarboard Collection (page 3)

Old Maid card - Schoolmaster. circa 1940s

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Chalk the Schoolmaster. circa 1935

Herbert Marsh Silhouette
HERBERT MARSH English churchman, lord bishop of Peterborough wearing his mortarboard as Lady Margarets professor of divinity at Cambridge. Date: 1757 - 1839

POSTER: LIBRARIES, c1940. For greater knowledge on more subjects, use your library more often. Lithograph, c1940

Illustration of female student wearing academic cap

Illustration of blackboard and mortar board

EAMON DE VALERA (1882-1975). Irish political leader. Photograph, c1920

Bucks of the First Head, cartoon of Oxford undergraduates
BAL3866 Bucks of the First Head, cartoon of Oxford undergraduates by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Arthur Munby and his younger brother, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
Arthur Munby and younger brother, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bertrand Russell, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
XJF425367 Bertrand Russell, c.1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

Sealing the Stone and Setting a Watch, 1800-03 (pen & ink and w / c over pencil on paper)
XYC213851 Sealing the Stone and Setting a Watch, 1800-03 (pen & ink and w/c over pencil on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 40.6x33.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art

SYMBOLS: EDUCATION. Various symbols of education

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. Taft leading the commencement procession at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, June 1909

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Photographed at the time of her graduation from Radcliffe College in 1904

Young male university graduate holding diploma, (B&W), portrait

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

Graduates walking in rows outdoors

Man and woman in graduation caps and gowns

NEW YORK: STUDENT, c1890. A female student at a New York-area university, c1890

FEMALE COLLEGE GRADUATE. Miss Heilprin, an otherwise unidentified American college graduate, c1860

American reformers and womens rights advocates Anna Howard Shaw (1847-1919) (left)
SHAW & CATT, c1910. American reformers and womens rights advocates Anna Howard Shaw (1847-1919) (left) and Carrie Clinton Chapman Catt (1859-1947). Photograph, c1910

(1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed at a womens suffrage rally in Washington, D. C
ANNA HOWARD SHAW (1847-1919). American preacher, physician and suffragette. Photographed at a womens suffrage rally in Washington, D.C. c1912

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"Mortarboard: A Symbol of Academic Achievement and Timeless Tradition" The mortarboard, a distinctive square academic cap with its iconic tassel, holds a rich history that transcends time and continents. From Dante in Oxford to the students of Teesside University marching through the streets, this timeless headpiece has adorned countless heads as a symbol of accomplishment. In 1904, artist Max Beerbohm captured the essence of academia in his masterpiece "Proctor: Your Name And College?" The intricate details showcased Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger engraved by J. , highlighting the significance placed on education during that era. Even renowned figures like Helen Keller proudly wore their graduation caps and gowns in 1904. Her determination and resilience shone through as she embraced her academic achievements despite her physical challenges. However, not all depictions associated with mortarboards were celebratory. In William Hogarth's engraving "Autopsy or The Reward of Cruelty" from "The Four Stages of Cruelty, " published in 1751, we witness how cruelty can lead to dire consequences. This serves as a reminder that knowledge should be used for good rather than harm. Moving forward in time to between 1890 and 1910 at Soldiers Home lies an intriguing photograph featuring Ruggles Gen. 's son & daughter? Their attire suggests they may have been partaking in an educational ceremony where mortarboards played a significant role. Fast-forwarding further to 1942 at Howard University in Washington D. C. , young men prepared themselves to receive their hard-earned degrees. Gordon Parks immortalized this momentous occasion with his lens capturing both anticipation and pride radiating from these graduates' faces. But who says humans are the only ones deserving recognition? Even our furry friends donned graduation hats. A Hungarian Vizsla puppy wearing glasses atop its mortarboard brings smiles while reminding us that education knows no bounds.