James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware

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], James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware, c.1902-1904, Artiact-040, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
The James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware collection consists of one small plate, one medium sized plate, and a tea/coffee cup. The small plate is white with a maroon wreath in the center. In the middle of the wreath in yellow is a "VPI" overlapping letter logo with two crossing guns beneath it. Stamped into the bottom of the plate is "GREENWOOD CHINA TRENTON N.J." The medium sized plate is also white in color with "V.P.I.' printed on the rim of the plate in an orange brown color. Stamped on the bottom of the plate is "K T & K CHINA." The tea/coffee cup is white in color with the same design as the small plate on the side of it. It has a small handle with enough room to fit one finger through.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware, c.1902-1904, Artiact-040, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware collection consists of one small plate, one medium sized plate, and a tea/coffee cup.

The small plate is white with a maroon wreath in the center. In the middle of the wreath in yellow is a "VPI" overlapping letter logo with two crossing guns beneath it. Stamped into the bottom of the plate is "GREENWOOD CHINA TRENTON N.J." The plate is in good condition, very minor signs of age such as some specs of discoloration.

The medium sized plate is also white in color with "V.P.I.' printed on the rim of the plate in an orange brown color. Stamped on the bottom of the plate is "K T & K CHINA." The plate is in good conditon, some minor signs of age and a round shaped chip in the bottom center of the plate.

The tea/coffee cup is white in color with the same design as the small plate on the side of it. It has a small handle with enough room to fit one finger through. The small plate is slightly too large to be a saucer for the cup, but could have possibly been its intention. The cup is in fair condition and has more signs of ware and discoloration than the plates. Logo is also fading.

Biographical / historical:

James William McClelland graduated in the class of 1905 from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in April 1989.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the James William McClelland V.P.I. Tableware was completed in June 2025.