Louise Fisher Collection
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 - 1972
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
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Extent
2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
The Louise Fisher Collection includes a 1908 sweater and a VPI dresser scarf.
Source of Acquisition
The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives in July 1998.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Louise Fisher Collection 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 Louise Fisher Collection was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.
- Title
- Louise Fisher Collection, 1908-1972
- 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
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