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Item: cape (VPI) Date: ? (older, manufacturer tag different) Color: navy blue with red wine colored liner Material: [wool felt]/lining [wool] Manufacturer: Virginia Polytechnic Institute Uniform Department, VB Kelsey Supt. Donor: Condition: poor condition, holes in lining and exterior material, some have been sewn up, lining deteriorating in places Special Markings: Black cord [frog] on exterior connecting sides, two metal hooks at collar. Each side has what appears to be a pocket, only after looking closer do you realize the "pockets" are holes to the inside of the cape. The label reads: Mr. [Cottrell G. (?)], Date ________, 40-39-[14 1/2]

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• University Archives
• University History
• Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944-1970)
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)