Maroon Corps of Cadet Sashes

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Maroon Corps of Cadet Sashes, n.d, Textile-2015-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection consists of two maroon sashes. One sash has satin edges with a cotton like fabric making up the body of the sash. The other sash is made of the same fabric but has adjustable snap buttons. On one end is 8 button snaps, and on the opposite end are only three button snaps. This allows for it to be buttoned based on size. This sash has an additional strip of maroon fabric on the front side. Notes attached to box items were found and read: "Corps Maroon Sashes" and "Maroon sashes from the Tailor Shop."
Language:
No linguistic content; Not applicable .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Maroon Corps of Cadet Sashes, n.d, Textile-2015-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of two maroon sashes.

One sash has satin edges with a cotton like fabric making up the body of the sash.

The other sash is made of the same fabric but has adjustable snap buttons. On one end is 8 button snaps, and on the opposite end are only three button snaps. This allows for it to be buttoned based on size. This sash has an additional strip of maroon fabric on the front side.

Notes attached to box items were found and read: "Corps Maroon Sashes" and "Maroon sashes from the Tailor Shop."

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives prior to 2015.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the VPI Cape was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2015.