VT Seal Cross Stitch
Scope and Content
The Virginia Tech Cross stitch is mounted on cardboard with staples, the edges of the fabric sealed with tape. The base of the cross stitch is done in a cream color, with a maroon and orange Virginia Tech seal in the center. Some of the details of the seal are stitched in green, yellow, grey, and cream. Around the seal is text that reads "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY." In maroon stitching in the bottom right hand corner is the text "THW '70." Stitched on the backside of the work is an orange "W" and possibly an orange "M." The Cross stitch is in good condition.
Dates
- c.1960-1970
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Biographical Note
The Virginia Tech Cross Stitch was donated by Toby W. Hooper who graduated in 1969 from Virginia Tech. The cross stitch was created by his mother as a gift after graduation.
Extent
1.0 Cubic Feet (1 box )
Abstract
The Virginia Tech Cross stitch is mounted on cardboard with staples, the edges of the fabric sealed with tape. The base of the cross stitch is done in a cream color, with a maroon and orange Virginia Tech seal in the center. Some of the details of the seal are stitched in green, yellow, grey, and cream. Around the seal is text that reads "VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY." In maroon stitching in the bottom right hand corner is the text "THW '70."
Source of Acquisition
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2021.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the VT Seal Cross Stitch 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 VT Seal Cross Stitch was completed in June 2025.
- Title
- VT Seal Cross Stitch, c.1969-1970
- Status
- Completed
- 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