Difference between revisions of "King's Crown (symbol)"
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While the general characteristics of the crown have remained constant - three crosses, one above the crown and one in each of the left and right 'chambers' of the crown, the shape and ornamentation of the crown has varied widely. Some variances include whether or not the top cross is attached to a ball, or directly to the crown; whether the two interior crosses are elongated to take up the entire space or are short, leaving white space; whether the exterior of the crown has been smooth, or studded; whether the bottom and center line of the design have been blank or decorated, and whether with circle or diamond patterns. | While the general characteristics of the crown have remained constant - three crosses, one above the crown and one in each of the left and right 'chambers' of the crown, the shape and ornamentation of the crown has varied widely. Some variances include whether or not the top cross is attached to a ball, or directly to the crown; whether the two interior crosses are elongated to take up the entire space or are short, leaving white space; whether the exterior of the crown has been smooth, or studded; whether the bottom and center line of the design have been blank or decorated, and whether with circle or diamond patterns. | ||
| − | The Columbia Crown does not appear to correspond exactly with any of the present Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. The closest match would be [http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5165.asp?GalleryID=15&ImageID=227&Start=0 St. Edward's Crown], which would make sense since, as it was crafted in 1661 and would have been worn by [[George II]] at the time of the founding of [[King's College]]. However, the Columbia crown is notably missing the [[w:fleur de lis|fleur de lis]] present in all British royal insignia since the [[w:Norman conquest|Norman conquest]]. | + | The Columbia Crown does not appear to correspond exactly with any of the present Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. The closest match would be [http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page5165.asp?GalleryID=15&ImageID=227&Start=0 St. Edward's Crown], which would make sense since, as it was crafted in 1661 and would have been worn by [[King George II|George II]] at the time of the founding of [[King's College]]. However, the Columbia crown is notably missing the [[w:fleur de lis|fleur de lis]] present in all British royal insignia since the [[w:Norman conquest|Norman conquest]]. |
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Revision as of 20:32, 18 September 2007
The Columbia Crown is a common symbol associated with the school. The crown has been one of the least consistent symbols, changing and morphing and appearing in various forms throughout the schools history. It has also been adapted in various fashions by different schools within the University. Recently, the school has standardized usage of the crown and it has taken precedent over the seal and shield in branding. For example, the law school switched from using the shield and it's own logo to the spaded crown in 2007.
While the general characteristics of the crown have remained constant - three crosses, one above the crown and one in each of the left and right 'chambers' of the crown, the shape and ornamentation of the crown has varied widely. Some variances include whether or not the top cross is attached to a ball, or directly to the crown; whether the two interior crosses are elongated to take up the entire space or are short, leaving white space; whether the exterior of the crown has been smooth, or studded; whether the bottom and center line of the design have been blank or decorated, and whether with circle or diamond patterns.
The Columbia Crown does not appear to correspond exactly with any of the present Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. The closest match would be St. Edward's Crown, which would make sense since, as it was crafted in 1661 and would have been worn by George II at the time of the founding of King's College. However, the Columbia crown is notably missing the fleur de lis present in all British royal insignia since the Norman conquest.
Pictures
Modernized Crown
Spaded 'secular' Crown
Slightly more ornate crown, somewhat supplanted by the modernized crown
An older version of the Crown form at least as early as the 1960s.
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A crown ca. 1914, appearing in Frederick Keppel's Columbia
Columbia College Crown
SEAS Crown
The crown atop the 116th St. Gates
Crown on the CC Dean's office door ans affixed to various furnishings in Hamilton Hall.
Another Columbia Crown
A Crown carved into the foundation of Hamilton Hall
The Columbia Club of New York seal
Further Reading
A Little Polishing of the Crown: Columbia's logo gets slight revision (June 2006)
