Hood, Academic
Object number2006.101.27
Manufacturer
Collegiate Cap & Gown Company
Date1986
OriginChampaign, IL
MediumSilk(?); Velvet; Fabric; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Delvin Miller
DescriptionAcademic hood. Black, white, and orange. Maker's label inside hood at top. Two twisted black loops, one with black plastic button.DimensionsLength x Width: 46 × 25 in. (116.8 × 63.5 cm)MarksBlack fabric label inside hood at top with embroidered gold text "Collegiate / Cap & Gown Co. / Champaign, Ill."; white fabric tag hangs below maker label with black text on front "DRY CLEAN / ONLY" .
Historical NotesFound in collection at Meadowcroft. Presented to Delvin Miller by Waynesburg College (now Waynesburg University) in recognition of his honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 1986. Delvin Miller was born in 1913 and raised on a farm in Washington, PA. He won his first race in 1929 at the Burgettstown Fair. In his career, he won a total of 2,435 races. His legendary stallion Adios sired 589 offspring, including Countess Adios. In 1990, Miller was honored as the only professional athlete to compete in eight decades. Six years later, Miller passed away at the age of 83.
Previous owner
Delvin Miller
(1913 - 1996)
Related institution
Waynesburg College
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Cotrell and Leonard
1939-1945
1847-1969