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Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Sweater

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2000-002

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.

Dates

  • 1908

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Condition Governing Access

The collection is open for reserach.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Extent

2 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Abstract

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.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives prior to 2000.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Sweater by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Sweater was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.

Title
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute Sweater, 1908
Status
Completed
Author
Aly Diemel, Volunteer, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2025 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308