Beyond Frames: How to Preserve/ Display Your Graduation Cap and Tassel

The commencement speech is now a memory, your struggle to fit into the academic regalia that was too itchy, too big, or too tight is all but forgotten, and all that is left of your graduation is the scrap book you and your mom worked on, the gown you wore when shaking hands with the dean, and your mortarboard cum tassel. While the gown is carefully hung in the closet and covered with a protective plastic sheathing from your local dry cleaner, the graduation cap and tassel are ready for display-but how?

Preserving and displaying your graduation cap and tassel was never easier than today and if you follow these simple guidelines, you will be sure to have them both in tip top shape to show off to your children and even grandchildren!

Tassel Display Only

Those choosing to only display their tassel, rather than their graduation cap and tassel attached, will love a diploma frame with tassel box and sufficient space for a 5x7 graduation photo. Imagine having your big day's memorabilia fastened onto high quality wood that is covered with specially pH balanced conservation mat board to ensure decades of unfading display!

Available from the University Landmark website for about $155, this keepsake is certain to make a lasting impression in your home or office.

Graduation Cap and Tassel

Shadowboxes, such as they are offered by Fast Frame, make for a wonderful medium to preserve and display your graduation cap and tassel while at the same time adding a great splash of color or whimsy to your interior décor.

Custom tailored to the personality of the graduate, this showpiece doubles as a reminder of the achievement s/he has mastered, and as such the display may include just the cap and tassel or also feature some photos and other mementos of the big day.

If your need for display is taking a backseat to your wish for preservation, the graduation memories box sold by Personalization Mall is a surefire winner! For about $45 you receive a box sized perfectly to hold your graduation cap and tassel, photos, diplomas, and mementos from your graduation party.