St. Olaf College 3D object collection ➔ Mortarboard


Hats
Usage: 1917 Single
1 items
A black graduation cap, or mortarboard, with a black tassel on top. Printed inside the cap is a maker's mark that reads, "INTERCOLLEGIATE BUREAU | 472 BROADWAY 474 [?] | COTRELL & LEONARD | ALBANY". In gold are the initials "B H". The skull cap rim shows some discoloration, and the board cloth exhibits small holes throughout.
Archives Work Area ➔ 250J
Archives Work Area ➔ 250K
This mortarboard was donated by the family of Clifton Hovland, a 1919 alum of Saint Olaf College. The graduation cap belonged to his sister, Bertha Hovland, who graduated from the College in 1917.

Hovland, Clifton (related)
Hovland, Bertha (related)
Cotrell & Leonard (creator)
mortarboards (caps)
academic ceremonies