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The collection was acquired by Special Collection and University Archives prior to 1994.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the VPI Cape was completed in June 2025. Preliminary description was completed in 2016.
This style of cape with the red lining was commonly known to only be worn by seniors. The aspects of this coat can be seen as illustrated on page 42 of "Donning the Blue and Gray" by Harry Downing Temple.
Source:
Temple, Harry Downing, "Donning the Blue and Gray", Richmond, VA: William Byrd Press, 1992.
This cape has a dark navy blue exterior with a red lining and black collar. There is a single blue metal clasp on the collar of the cape and a black cord frog just below the collar. The bottom of the exterior and lining have been hemmed under. There in an interior pocket in the red lining. The condition of the cape is good.
The guide to the VPI Cape by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (