Mortarboard Ornament (graduation cap) 36254 Old World Christmas Introduced 2019 Size: Approx. 2 X 3 X 3" Includes Free Gift Box (may be plain box) Made of mouth-blown, hand-painted glass The graduation cap is called a mortarboard. Its name comes from its similarity in appearance to a mortarboard used by masons. Despite its goofy name and odd look, there are fewer prouder moments than wearing a mortarboard to receive a diploma. Celebrate your graduate s achievements with the mortarboard ornament.