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Artifacts. Artifacts

 Record Group
Identifier: Artifacts

Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:

Virginia Tech Plate

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-050
Abstract

White plate with a gold rim, in the center is the Virginia Tech seal in gold, black, maroon, orange, green, and various other colors that make up the details of the seal. Underneath the seal in maroon reads "Virginia Tech."

Dates: c.1975

Virginia Tech University Libraries Photocopying Services Card

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-067
Abstract

This collection contains a photocopying services card from sometime between 1980 and 2009 that could be used to pay for photocopies at Virginia Tech University Libraries.

Dates: ca. 1980s-2000s

V.M.I.-V.P.I. Thanksgiving Trophy

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-001
Abstract

The trophy is made up of two parts, the body/base of the trophy, and a small lid that rests on top. On the front of the trophy it reads "THE THANKSGIVING TROPHY FOR V.M.I-V.P.I. GAME TO REMAIN PERMANENTLY WITH THE SCHOOL WINNING THE THIRD TIME." The back of the trophy reads "WON BY V.P.I. - 1931 V.P.I - 1932 TIE- 1933."

Dates: 1931 - 1933

VP Boxing Glove Pendant

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-018
Abstract

The gold pendant is shaped like a boxing glove with initials "VP" on the front. The V is painted maroon, and the P is painted yellow and inside the V.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Class Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-020
Abstract

This VPI class pin is a shield painted half blue and half white with a bottom border of white beads and inscribed in gold "V.P.I. '03" (or possibly "V.P.I. '08"). The top border is a gold eagle holding two crossed swords.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Corps of Cadets Belt Buckle

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-013
Abstract

This bronze VPI Corps of Cadets belt buckle (n.d.) given to Henry Wiss by Nelson Price is engraved with an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons and a banner in its beak that reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" over its head. The eagle has a shield on its torso and stars and stripes radiate around it. There is a silver-colored laurel branch on the buckle under the eagle.

Dates: n.d.

V.P.I. Football Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-016
Abstract

This is a 1.25 inch pink pin inscribed with "V.P.I." Helmet and football pendants are attached with cords.

Please handle with care as the cord is nearly broken.

Dates: c. 1950s

VPI Locket and Chain

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-017
Abstract

This locket is shaped like a heart. The front has a yellow-green chevron background and painted with two pink roses and green leaves. Attached under the roses is circular metal embossed with the seal of VPI and a red circle with the words "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" inside.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Medal

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-027
Abstract

This bronze medal has a handle at the top, probably for attaching to a ribbon. The front is embossed with a laurel wreath at the bottom. In the center are the letters VPI intertwined and painted orange and maroon.

Dates: n.d.

VPI Pin With Ruby or Other Red Stone

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-022
Abstract

This silver pin is circular with a small handle. It is inscribed "Virginia Polytechnic Institute" in a circular border around a ruby or other red stone. There is also a 2-inch silver chain.

Dates: n.d.