Champlain College Mace
Champlain College Records > Series 09: Events > Commencement Subseries
Archival Material and Objects
Identifier
2014.23.1
Date
1960 (Circa Date)
Description
Ceremonial mace comprised of turned wooden shaft with decorative bosses, pointed end, and rounded finial. Round Champlain College shield adhered to shaft below finial. Carried during official college events, including commencement and convocation, circa 1960-2005. Replaced with a new ceremonial mace circa 2005.
Dimensions
9cm (W)
72.7cm (H)
Material
Wood
Notes
Likely a marriage of reused furniture parts, such as a bed post.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Academic costume [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85000298]
Commencement ceremonies [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh00009998]
Ceremonial maces [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85079300]
Library of Congress Name Authority
Champlain College [info:lc/authorities/names/n83179933]
Subject
Champlain College (Burlington, Vt.) -- Events (is described by)