VT Seal Cross Stitch VT Seal Cross Stitch, c.1969-1970 Artifact.041

VT Seal Cross Stitch, c.1969-1970 Artifact.041


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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Artifact.041
Title
VT Seal Cross Stitch c.1960-1970
Quantity
1.0 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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."

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], VT Seal Cross Stitch, c.1969-1970, Artifact-041, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2021.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the VT Seal Cross Stitch was completed in June 2025.


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.

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


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/ ).

Container List

folder 1
VT Seal Cross Stitch
c.1969-1970