University Officials
Chancellor: Robe of black brocaded satin, trimmed with gold lace and with gold frogs down the fronts and on the sleeves. Black silk velvet trencher, with gold button and tassel.
Vice-Chancellor: Robe and trencher the same as the Chancellor’s, but trimmed with silver in place of gold.
Rector: Black silk gown, with crimson silk velvet sleeves; the gown is trimmed round the collar and down the front edges with broad gold lace, and the sleeves round the bottom with narrower gold lace. Black silk velvet trencher, with gold button and tassel.
Principal: Mauve corded silk robe trimmed with velvet to match. Black silk velvet trencher, with gold button and tassel.
Vice-Principal: Maroon silk, facings and yoke of cherry red velvet.
Members of the University Court: Black silk robe, open sleeves, with gold frog on each sleeve.
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