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Clothing and Accessories
Sports and Recreation
Black History ➔ Visor
Identifier:
2012.10.2Description:
This red visor is made of cotton and has the words "New World Pom Pons" on the front in black. It is from the New World Pom Pons Team which was an organized group of young performers in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1987 to 2000. There is an adjustable strap on the back and an interior label from the Twin City Knitting Company. The name Tammy is written on the interior in black marker.Date:
1987 – 2000Materials:
CottonDimensions:
2"" h 6.5"" w 9.5"" dCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Ruth Ann StewardExhibit/Program:
Be Curious (October 1 2013 – March 1 2015)Rotating display of recently accessioned artifacts.
Related Entities:
Ruth Ann Robinson (donor) New World Pom Pon Team (used by)The New World Pom Pon Team was an organized group of young performers in Grand Rapids from 1987 - 2000. The group was founded and led by Ms. Ruth Ann Robinson with financial support from her husband Mr. Ronnie Robinson. Ms. Steward started the group to give kids in her neighborhood a safe, structured, and fun after-school activity. She worked with hundreds of children, most of them from poor minority families. She taught them routines which they regularly performed in parades and festivals around West Michigan. During the course of its history, the group was honored with numerous awards and media mentions, several of which are included in this accession. The New World Pom Pon team is an example of a grassroots community group in Grand Rapids that did significant good for its members.
