University Judge Headdress

Rare headdress of a Professor of Law and University Judge, red amaranth silk stretched over white canvas, flat and round base, decorated with matching star-shaped stitching. 19th century period (nowadays the wearing of university caps is still governed by a Napoleonic imperial decree of 1809). Original box bearing the name of Judge Bernard de Lyon. Diam. 19 cm. H. 115 mm. Good general condition.