Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Sweater, 1908
Scope and Content
The sweater is made up of a standard knit pattern, using maroon colored wool yarn. On the chest of the sweater it reads "1908," which has been sewn on in an orange fabric. The collar, sleeves, and waist of the sweater have a ribbed pattern, comprised of a knit 1 purl 1 knitting pattern. The sweater does not have any labels and may possibly be handmade. The condition is good, no obvious signs of wear.
The dresser scarf is made of light brown fabric with a maroon colored trim. Along the trim are tassells in the light brown fabric. Repeating on both ends of the dresser scarf is "VPI" in orange with a motif pattern below, also in orange. The condition is good, some moth holes on the trim.
Dates
- 1908
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Condition Governing Access
The collection is open for reserach.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu