Hank Aaron Princeton University academic hood

Date2011 May 31

DescriptionBlack academic hood with white faux-velvet edging and black and orange satin interior lining. There is a small knotted loop extending from the top of the hood to attach to a robe, and another loop extending from one small black plastic button on the orange lining to another on the other side to secure the robe around the shoulders. There is a manufacturer label sewn into the neckline on the orange satin lining.

Bio/Historical NoteAcademic hood awarded to Hank Aaron by Princeton University.

Object numberB-2021-0107

Subject Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021

Attributes

Classificationspersonal artifacts

Dimensionsw x h x d: 23 x 47 x 2 in.

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