At Graduation Cap and Gowns .com, we specialize academic regalia for faculty members, such asmaster's hoods, master's gowns and master's caps (mortarboards and tams). The academic hood is comprised of a fabric shell (usually black), "degree velvet" and "school lining". The velvet of th...
Under the various sumptuary laws, which were an attempt, by and large unsuccessful, to reduce extravagance in dress, costly fur, used to line gowns and hoods, were forbidden, especially in the period 1350-1500. Only those of the degree of master and above, and the sons of noblemen or ...
4.5. Porosity.The porosity of a stone depends on the amount of spaces contained between the particles of solid material. The smaller the ratio of spaces to solid matter, the less porous the stone. The degree of porosity will determine the amount of moisture that may be absorbed into the sur...
Hoods are made with a band of velvet denoting field of study and have an inside lining representing the colors of your institution. Check with your institution to determine what is worn for your degree and field of study before ordering if you are unsure. ...