Ewing Galloway, a New York–based photo agent active in the early to mid-20th century, played a key role in shaping how Americans saw both modern culture and small-town traditions. Among the thousands of images distributed through his agency were photographs of drum majors and majorettes leading...
At the 1967 Kehl Carnival, the Tanzmariechen majorettes led the procession with salutes and high kicks, embodying Rhineland guard tradition. In sequined tunics, white gloves, and feathered shakos, they stepped smartly along the Rhine, twirling batons in tight formations to brass-band marches....
