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The collection was acquired by Special Collections and University Archives prior to 1993.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Academic Regalia was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.
The Virginia Tech Academic Regalia collection includes: a gown, hat, and hood.
The hat is black with a yellow tassel. On the inside of the hat it reads "Oak Hall Cap and Gown Co. Roanoke, Virginia, 7 5/8 in front of cap." The condition is good, some discoloration on inside.
The gown is black and made of cotton. There are black velvet stripes on either side of the opening. There are also three black velvet stripes on each sleeve, and velvet stripes that come to a point on the back of the gown. Material is gathered starting midway on the front where sleeve is connected to body, and goes over the shoulder then crosses the back to meet itself. Where this intersection occurs, a black cloth covered button holds the braided material down. The label inside the gown reads "Oak Hall Cap and Gown Co. Roanoke VA "Serving the Nation" Size 58." The condition is good.
The hood has a blue velvet stripe that encircles the opening and burgundy and orange satin stripes on inside. Black cotton makes up the rest. A small black cord is sewn into the material at the thin section of the hood (this can be used for hanging it up). Label inside the hood reads "Oak Hall Cap and Gown Co. Roanoke, VA "Serving the South"." The condition is good, some discoloration and stains from when it was on a hanger.
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