Louise Fisher Collection

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 reserach.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Louise Fisher Collection, 1908-1972, Textile-2000-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Abstract:
The Louise Fisher Collection includes a 1908 sweater and a VPI dresser scarf.
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], Louise Fisher Collection, 1908-1972, Textile-2000-002, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The sweater is made up of a standard knit pattern, using maroon colored wool yarn. On the chest of the sweater it reads "1908," which has been sewn on in an orange fabric. The collar, sleeves, and waist of the sweater have a ribbed pattern, comprised of a knit 1 purl 1 knitting pattern. The sweater does not have any labels and may possibly be handmade. The condition is good, no obvious signs of wear.

The dresser scarf is made of light brown fabric with a maroon colored trim. Along the trim are tassells in the light brown fabric. Repeating on both ends of the dresser scarf is "VPI" in orange with a motif pattern below, also in orange. The condition is good, some moth holes on the trim.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in July 1998.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Louise Fisher Collection was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.