Robe worn by Mélisande Short-Colomb at Georgetown University convocation

Creator Name

Jostens, American, founded 1897;
Mélisande Short-Colomb;
Georgetown University, founded 1789

Cultural Context

African Americans

Date

2010s

Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Object Description

Black academic robe worn by Mélisande Short-Colomb during the 2017 new student convocation at Georgetown University. The robe has a zipper down the front and a tag identifying it as made by Jostens' as part of The Elements Collection. It is size 6 in the Graduate model, 100% Acetate.

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Title

Robe worn by Mélisande Short-Colomb at Georgetown University convocation

Creator

Jostens, American, founded 1897, Created by;
Mélisande Short-Colomb, Worn by;
Georgetown University, founded 1789, Subject of

Worktype

academic robes; academic robes

Cultural Context

African Americans

Material

synthetic fiber with metal

Dimensions

L x W: 55 × 29 in. (139.7 × 73.7 cm)

Technique

Language

Date

2010s

Provenance

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mélisande Short-Colomb

Style Period

Rights

CC0

Inscription

Location

Washington; District of Columbia; United States; North and Central America

Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Subjects

African American; Education; Justice; Slavery; U.S. History, 2001-; Justice; Slavery; Education; U.S. History, 2001-

Topic

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