Degree Collection

Jesus Healing The Sick
Colorized print shows Jesus as he heals a sick child held in the arms of a woman as others, in varying degrees of distress, await their turn

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

MONTESSORI (1870 - 1952)
Doctor MARIA MONTESSORI Italian medical and educator, first woman in Italy to obtain a medical degree; pioneered child education methods

Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood)
3057576 Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood) by Bowring, Josiah (1757-1832); Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London, UK; eMuseum of Freemasonry; British, out of copyright

Plimsoll Line
The Mark indicates the degree to which a ship may be loaded - if it is below water level, the ship is dangerously over- loaded. (We have Plimsolls original prospectus)

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Islamic Contortions
Some Moslems choose to twist and contort their bodies while praying, bending backwards to a remarkable degree

Scottish Rite
Induction to the 33rd Degree of the Scottish rite; the Candidate is led forward where the Book awaits him - watched over by the Skeleton, symbol

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du)
540692 Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle, Louis Figuier, Paris); (add.info.: In 1736 Maupertuis)

A Hebrew encyclopedia, 1708 (engraving)
2626858 A Hebrew encyclopedia, 1708 (engraving); (add.info.: Toviyah Kats (ca. 1652-1729) 'Ma'a'seh Toviyah' Venice, 1708

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Dr Johnson (1709-1784) was a British writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

Design for an Honorary Diploma, 1869. Creator: Jan Philip Koelman
Design for an Honorary Diploma, 1869

The Conferring of a Degree at the University of Leiden about 1650, c.1650-c.1660. Creator: Hendrick van der Burch
The Conferring of a Degree at the University of Leiden about 1650, c.1650-c.1660

A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665. Creator: Gerrit Dou
A Visit to the Doctor; A Doctor Examining Urine, 1660-1665

Rasenbach, Abraham S.W. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rasenbach, Abraham S.W. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918

Rasenbach, Abraham S.W. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rasenbach, Abraham S.W. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918

Oppenheimer, F.G. Dr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Oppenheimer, F.G. Dr. portrait photograph, 1916

Marquarht, D. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 29. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Marquarht, D. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 29

Knight, William Wellington, Dr. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Knight, William Wellington, Dr. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 14

Jaeger, Charles, Dr. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Jaeger, Charles, Dr. portrait photograph, 1913

Huss, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Huss, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916

Eivers, H.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 May 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Eivers, H.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 May 22

Dodge, A.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dodge, A.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 2

Dodge, A.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dodge, A.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 2

Dernburg, B. Dr. portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dernburg, B. Dr. portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 1

Dernburg, B. Dr. portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dernburg, B. Dr. portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 1

De Kerlar, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
De Kerlar, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 June 5

De Kerlar, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
De Kerlar, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 June 5

Cornwell, H.C. de Vere, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 May 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cornwell, H.C. de Vere, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 May 19

Cornwell, H.C. de Vere, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 July 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cornwell, H.C. de Vere, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 July 7

Coomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Coomarasumay, Dr. portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 14

Coerr, F.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 July 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Coerr, F.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 July 24

Coerr, F.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 July 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Coerr, F.H. Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 July 24

Bowman, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Feb. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bowman, Dr. portrait photograph, 1917 Feb. 17

Von Holm, Fritz, Dr. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Von Holm, Fritz, Dr. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1923

Von Holm, Fritz, Dr. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Von Holm, Fritz, Dr. portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1923

Van Radivan, Casmiez, Dr. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Van Radivan, Casmiez, Dr. portrait photograph, 1915

Van Radivan, Casmiez, Dr. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Van Radivan, Casmiez, Dr. portrait photograph, 1915

Diploma awarded to William A.Yancey by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, June 12, 1873. Hampton Institute in Virginia was founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School

Bachelor of Music, 10 July 1946, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Bachelor of Music, 10 July 1946, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) receives the honorary degree of Bachelor of Music at the London University

University of London - the First Conference of Degrees, in the Hall of King's College, 1850. Creator: Unknown
University of London - the First Conference of Degrees, in the Hall of King's College, 1850. Presentation of degrees in London:..the first time the ceremony has been performed in public

Neville Chamberlain with RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Eleanor Roosevelt with Helen Keller
3739440 Eleanor Roosevelt with Helen Keller by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: Eleanor Roosevelt with Helen Keller (1880 - 1968), American author, political activist, and lecturer

Degrees of University Teaching
3786010 Degrees of University Teaching by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Degrees of University Teaching - from reproduction of allegorical wood engraving in Margarita Philosophica)

Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas)
354823 Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas) by Martinez Anaya, Antonio (17th century); Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Honorary Degree of LLD conferred upon the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Chief Justice at Cambridge
1598120 The Honorary Degree of LLD conferred upon the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Chief Justice at Cambridge, the Public Orator presenting Dr Temple for the Degree (litho) by Begg

The Prince in his Principality, Installation of the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of the Welsh University
1606208 The Prince in his Principality, Installation of the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of the Welsh University, the Princess of Wales receiving the Degree of Doctor of Music (litho) by Begg

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"Degrees: A Journey of Knowledge, Skill, and Achievement" From the miraculous healing touch of Jesus to the groundbreaking discoveries of Marie Curie, degrees have been instrumental in shaping our world. Whether it's the educational philosophy of Montessori or the safety measures represented by the Plimsoll Line, degrees encompass a wide range of disciplines. Even within secret societies like Freemasonry, degrees hold significance. The Second degree masonic tracing board depicts an intricate oil painting that symbolizes spiritual growth and enlightenment. Degrees extend beyond academia and into physical prowess as well. Witness a woman fencing with grace and precision in 1930 or marvel at Islamic contortions showcasing flexibility and discipline. Institutions like Scottish Rite emphasize higher levels of knowledge through their hierarchical system. Mathematical equipment serves as tools for unlocking complex equations while stars in a night sky inspire astronomers to explore the mysteries of our universe. Political figures such as Neville Chamberlain alongside RH Stoughton and Samuel Hoare demonstrate how diplomacy can be honed through experience and negotiation skills obtained over time. Artistic expressions also find their place among degrees; Benito Bails' "Elementos de Matematica" showcases how creativity intertwines with mathematical concepts, bridging two seemingly disparate worlds, and are not just pieces of paper but representations of dedication, hard work, expertise, and personal growth. They signify milestones reached on individual journeys towards excellence across various fields – from science to education to sportsmanship – leaving an indelible mark on humanity's collective progress.