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Photo Credit
Laurel Lamb, Curator, University of Arkansas Museum
Donor
Lee C. Harsh, Jr.
Object Date
1890s
Date
Spring 5-1-2021
Description
Baccalaureate Commencement gown worn by Ida G. Barr (Mrs. R.E. Bagby) at commencement exercises at the University of Arkansas in 1896.
Mrs. Bagby was a member of the first U of A graduating class to wear traditional regalia. Black commencement gown, approximately 4 ft. long (just above ankle length). Tapered arms. 2 fasteners (metal) at top. Arms ruffled at shoulder. "V" cut neck, no collar. Full length slip, blouse (both white). Slip bordered with lace, front decorated with needlework. Broad hems throughout. Gown unlined.
Twisted cord hangs from neck in rear. Broad, curving shoulder piece, with apexes at both scapulas. Back ruffled.
Object Dimensions
4 ft. long
Object Housed
University of Arkansas Museum
Object Accession Number
0086-0007-0001
