A Tudor bonnet (also referred to as a "round cap") is a soft round black academic cap, with a tassel hanging from a cord (both often gold in colour; in Oxford, a black ribbon is used instead) encircling the puggaree of the hat. It is mostly worn as part of academic dress by a person who holds a doctorate degree, mainly by those holding a research or professional doctoral degree. It is also often worn by those holding an honorary or full higher doctorate, and, at certain educational establishments, by University Officers, such as the Esquire Bedell, University Marshal, the president of the students' union, and members of the university council.
In some educational establishments, or some faculties of some educational establishments, a mortarboard is worn instead.
As the name suggests, the Tudor bonnet was popularly worn during Tudor times.
External links
- Tudor Bonnets, Men and Women: A Portfolio of Images
- The Burgon Society, dedicated to the study of academic dress
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