Title

Cheerleader Uniform

Description

1970s women's winter cheerleader uniform from Shakopee High School. It consists of a white short-sleeved sweater with red piping and a pleated red and white skirt. 

A: The uniform sweater: The sweater is made of white acrylic yarn. The hem and ends of the short sleeves are ribbed. A band of red and white-stiped polyester or nylon is sewn onto the sweater across the chest. A red "S" patch is sewn onto the front of the sweater below the stripes. There are two tags inside the neck. One has the washing instructions and the other has the maker's information. The manufacturer's tag reads: "Cheerleading Fashions by Diane, Inc. Abbey Road P.O. Box 257 Benet Lake, WI 53102. 

B: The uniform skirt. It is red stretch nylon with contrasting white pleats. Red polyester briefs are sewn in under the skirt. The waistband is elasticized. Two tags are sewn into the side of the skirt. One has the washing instructions and the other has the manufacturer's information. The manufacturer's tag reads: "Cheerleading Fashions by Diane, Inc. Abbey Road P.O. Box 257 Benet Lake, WI 53102-0257."