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Why You’ll See 1913 and an Elephant So Often

If you’re new to shopping for Delta Sigma Theta designs, the recurring numbers and symbols aren’t random. Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 women at Howard University, which is why “1913” shows up on so many designs, including the Delta Sigma Theta 1913 SVG and Delta Nineteen13 SVG. The elephant became tied to the sorority because one of its founders, Florence Letcher Toms, collected elephant figurines — that history is why you’ll find pieces like the Delta Sigma Theta 1913 Elephant SVG here rather than a more generic mascot.

Crimson and Cream, Not Just Any Red

Delta Sigma Theta’s official colors are crimson and cream, so most designs in this collection lean toward a deep red rather than a bright or orange-toned one — the Delta Sigma Theta 1913 Red SVG and Delta Sigma Theta 1913 Black SVG both work well if you’re color-matching HTV to an actual chapter shirt or event colors rather than just picking a shade that looks close.

Beyond the Crest: Hand, Heart, and Everyday Designs

Not everything here is a formal crest. There are looser, everyday pieces too — the Delta Sigma Theta 1913 Hand SVG and Delta Sigma Theta 1913 Heart Face SVG read more like something you’d put on a casual tumbler or a gift for a soror than on a formal chapter banner. The Black Proud Delta Sigma Theta SVG and Delta Op SVG fall into that same everyday-wear category. If it’s the shield-and-symbol look you want instead, the Delta Sigma Theta Crest Logo SVG is the more formal option.

What’s in the Download

One ZIP file per design, containing SVG, PNG, EPS, DXF, and PDF. The SVG cuts directly in Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio, the PNG has a transparent background for sublimation or printing, and the EPS opens in Illustrator or CorelDraw if you want to adjust the elephant or lettering before cutting. Every purchase includes a commercial license.

Questions Sorors Ask Most

Why does the elephant show up so much instead of another animal?
It traces back to founder Florence Letcher Toms, who collected elephant figurines — the animal became tied to the sorority through her.

Are these the official crimson and cream, or just “red”?
Designs are built around the sorority’s actual crimson and cream colors, not a generic red, so they should match closely for chapter or event use.

Can I sell items made with these designs?
Yes, a commercial license is included with every purchase — see the license terms for details.

Looking for a different sorority or fraternity?
Browse the full Fraternity & Sorority collection, or check Alpha Kappa Alpha SVG if that’s the one you need.