Academic gown
Castell and Son
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1920
Materials
Wool and worsted
Measurements
1250 mm (H)
Place of origin
Oxford
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152313
Summary
Academic gown. A black academic gown of either Master of Arts or Bachelor of Divinity, dated 1920 (circa). Fabric of black worsted unbalanced plain weave ridge. Hand and machine sewn. Label ' Castell and Son Tailors/ and Robe Makers Oxford'.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside robe: CASTELL & SON / Tailors & Robe Makers / OXFORD
Makers and roles
Castell and Son, tailor Castell and Son, robe maker