Historical information

A woollen academic gown and mortarboard worn by John Stayt, school teacher 1964-1993.

Physical description

Academic gown and mortarboard belonging to Mr John Stayt, teacher at Ballarat College, 1964-1993. Woollen academic gown; three quarter length, full sleeves. No hood or scarf. No embellishments.

Inscriptions & markings

Silk label inside crown of hat: Made in England/Christy's London/Ryder & Amies/Cambridge
Printed in ink on label: JMS (twice)
Silk label sewn into backneckline of gown: University Robe Makers/Ryder & Amies/Cambridge
Printed in ink on gown label: STAYT