The hoods are all black, resembling the size and shape of the Oxford MA hoods, which are in the simple Burgon shape. These hoods are lined with the color specified for the corresponding faculty or degree and are bound with white on the lower edge for bachelors, while masters' hoods have no binding.
The description details the appearance of academic hoods worn by individuals at Oxford University, specifically those in a simple Burgon style. The hoods are black and lined with colors specific to each faculty or degree, with bachelor's hoods having white edging on the bottom while master's hoods do not.