Manufactured by
Wincraft, Inc., American, founded 1961
Subject of
Virginia State University, American, founded 1882
Date
late 20th century - early 21st century
Medium
felt and thread
Dimensions
H x W x D: 12 1/8 × 29 11/16 × 1/8 in. (30.8 × 75.4 × 0.3 cm)
Description
A Virginia State University pennant with a blue background and an orange border. The left side of the pennant has the universities Trojan logo in yellow. The center of the pennant has orange and white text that reads “VIRGINIA STATE / TROJANS.” Printed in white lettering on the right side of the pennant is “VSU.” Along the bottom edge of the lower left corner in white text is “WinCraft Made in the U.S.A.” Attached to the left edge is a black strip of added felt. The reverse is blank. A small holographic sticker with a serial number in black text reading “SMA08869911” is on the back in the upper right corner.
Place depicted
Ettrick, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
pennants
Topic
Amusements
Education
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.183.7.4
Restrictions & Rights
© Virginia State University
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52aa34ed8-393e-42ad-880b-e1ca93e80672

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