Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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The collection is open for research.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], V.P.I. Hats, n.d., Textile2000-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Artifacts in this collection were acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive between 1973 and 2025.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the V.P.I. Hats was completed in July 2025.
V.P.I. Cadet Hat: Navy blue VPI cadet hat with gold VPI insignia on front. Black bill with confederate flag on the underside. The condition is good.
V.P.I Cadet Hat: This cadet hat has a smaller bill and is also Navy blue with gold VPI insignia on front. A gold strap is fastened above the bill of the hat with gold buttons. The condition is good.
V.A.M.C Hat: Black structured hat with small bill, gold buckle, and gold metal "VAMC" on the front. The condition is fair, signs of age and discoloration.
VPI Gobblers Hat: Orange baseball cap with orange and maroon patch on the front that reads "VPI GOBBLERS." The underside of the bill is green and the back of the hat has an orange plastic adjuster. The condition is fair, discoloration and loose patch.
Graduation Cap: Black graduation cap with gold tassel. The condition is good.
Centennial reproduction caps were moved to Textile1993-004.
The guide to the V.P.I. Hats by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).