VPI Cape,Textile.1993.014

VPI Cape,Textile.1993.014


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Textile.1993.014
Title
VPI Cape, 1914
Quantity
3.1 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
English .

Scope and Content

Item: cape (VPI) Date: 10-23-14 Color: navy blue with red lining Material: wool felt (?) lining - wool Manufacturer: Blacksburg: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, J.H. Kelsey, Supt., Uniform Department Donor: Condition: fair, stains and holes in lining as well as exterior, [frog] on right side is missing Special Markings: label reads: Mr. Byrne Capt. (?), measure 49-38-15, date 10-23-14 (William Hale Byrne, class of 1915, East Falls Church, Fairfax), inside piece of cloth that buttons two sides loosely together, tow hooks at the collar, three buttons on underside of cape-like collar (not symmetrical, some may be missing), black cord [frog] on exterior connecting sides

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • University Archives
  • University History
  • Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896-1944)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Corps of Cadets (1944-1970)