Cheer squad in costume

Name/Title

Cheer squad in costume

Entry/Object ID

2024.44.07

Description

Four young women wearing stereotypical "Indian" costumes of dresses with fringe at hem and yoke, bead necklace and headband with a feather tucked behind the head. They are posing with drums in hand and one knee raised with pointed toe. The environment is a utilitarian room with brick walls. A young man, standing to the left of the frame, also looks toward the photographer.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Saugatuck Middle & High School 1950-present

Context

Prior to Feb. 2021, when the Saugatuck High School adopted the new Trailblazer mascot, the Saugatuck teams were known as the Indians. These four young women were likely high school cheerleaders dressed up to support their team.

Collection

Education and schools, Sports

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.44

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

5 in

Location

Box

184 SHS Sports

Create Date

September 29, 2024

Update Date

July 21, 2025