Varsity Letter

Felted Textile

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Varsity Letter

Entry/Object ID

2024.16.4

Description

Green felted varsity letter "A" with multi-layer green and white felt background. On the central surface are 8 gold pins. Two slanted bars, one megaphone with "CHEERLEADER" inscription, one sneaker with wings, one "MGR", one cleat, one sandaled foot with wings, and one crossing hockey sticks. Dark green felts defining the letter itself while the white felt background defining only the general shape.

Context

Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro, VT

Acquisition

Accession

2024.16

Source or Donor

Austine School for the Deaf

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Dimension Description

General Height and Width (see note)

Height

6-3/4 in

Width

7 in

Materials

Material

Felt, Metal

Material Notes

The object itself is made of felt but is decorated with pins in a golden metal