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Robe worn by Mélisande Short-Colomb at Georgetown University convocation

2017

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Black academic robe worn by Mélisande Short-Colomb during the 2017 new student convocation at Georgetown University. The robe has a zipper down the front and a tag identifying it as made by Jostens' as part of The Elements Collection. It is size 6 in the Graduate model, 100% Acetate.

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Catalog reference: 2021.10.1

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