Quoting R Lloyd Mitchell <[email protected]>:
Yes, the hat I described is the floppy one...and now seems to be the major style of Phds at W&J, Pa. After reading some of the other replies, it would appear that the color scheme is not totally understood. Math and all of the other disciplines have a traditional color so that if you are watching a 'parade', you can identify what department the wearer represents. The other color identifies what Institution the degree was gained. The style of the hood itself identifies the Degree of higher learning. Thus, ubless every one went to the same university the colors will make their own honorific statement.
It's my understanding that the Color Scheme only applies to hoods. The velvet is the color of the discipline -- the color(s) of the satin are the colors of the institution. The velvet bands on the front of the gown and the sleeves c either be the discipline colors, trimmed in the discipline colors, or Your Basic Black.
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