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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 788 Collections and/or Records:

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 Fabric Swatches

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2025-003
Abstract

The collection consists of three fabric swatches. Two of the swatches are about three inches wide and ten inches long. The other swatch is about four inches wide and eight inches long. All three swatches are the same navy blue fabric with rough cut edges.

Dates: n.d. (c. 1910-1920?)

VPI Dog Doll

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-006
Abstract

The VPI Dog Doll is a maroon doll with the letters "VPI" on its side in orange.

Dates: ca. 1940s

VPI Fightin' Gobbler Patch

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2021-001
Abstract

The VPI Fightin' Gobbler Patch is a colorful patch with the head of a turkey wearing a cap that says "VPI". Underneath are the words "Fightin' Gobblers" in cursive.

Dates: ca. 1940s

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 Hat

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2021-004
Abstract The hat is made of a black fabric with a small black leather bill. On the top of the hat is a structured circle, while the rest is unstructured. On both sides of the cap are two small black grommet holes. On the front of the hat above the bill there are two guns embroidered in gold thread with "V.P.I" above them. Below the embroidery, attached right above the bill are two gold cords, attached on either side of the cap with gold colored buttons. The buttons have the VPI seal along with...
Dates: c.1895-1896

VPI Hats

 Collection
Identifier: Textile-2000-003
Abstract

Various hats from throughout the history of VPI.

Dates: n.d.

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.