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Uniform, Sports

Object number2018.145.1 a-d

Designer Karen Scott

Date1969-1971

OriginSingapore

MediumWool; Fabric; Metal; Paint; Cotton

Credit LineGift of Loretta Candelore

DescriptionSteelerette cheerleading uniform consisting of jacket, vest, turtleneck, and skirt.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - width between shoulder seams): 29.5 × 19 in. (74.9 × 48.3 cm)
Height x Width (b - width is at shoulders): 26 × 14.75 in. (66 × 37.5 cm)
Height x Width (c - width between shoulder seams): 28 × 17.5 in. (71.1 × 44.5 cm)
Height x Width (width at waist): 17 × 13.5 in. (43.2 × 34.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Sailor collar has yellow embroidered text on back "Steeler / Cheerleader".

(b)
Patch on proper left chest has black embroidered text "Steelers".
Marks(c)
Blue fabric label and tag combination inside collar at back center:
label has white text on front "KAREN SCOTT";
tag has white text on front "100% / COTTON / MADE IN / SINGAPORE / L / WPL 8046" and care instructions on reverse.
Historical NotesPittsburgh Steelerette’s uniform used by Loretta Candelore. The donor was a Steelerette during her freshman and sophomore years at Robert Morris University from 1969 to 1971, where she studied secretarial work. Prior to college she went to Elizabeth Forward High School.Label TextThe Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the first teams in the NFL to have cheerleaders. William V. Day, Steelers entertainment coordinator, originated the idea and recruited students from Robert Morris Junior College for the squad. The Steelerettes cheered on their team from 1961 until 1970, when the group disbanded. Sporting relatively modest uniforms, they worked the home field sidelines at Forbes Field and Pitt Stadium, as well as performing at charity events in the off-season.

Previous owner Loretta Candelore

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelerettes

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

Related institution Elizabeth Forward High School

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