- Created by
- Jostens, American, founded 1897
- Worn by
- Short-Colomb, Mélisande
- Subject of
- Georgetown University, founded 1789
- Date
- 2017
- Medium
- synthetic fiber with metal
- Dimensions
- L x W: 55 × 29 in. (139.7 × 73.7 cm)
- Description
- 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.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- academic robes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mélisande Short-Colomb
- Object number
- 2021.10.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




