Girl Scout Uniform with Neckerchief, circa 1955
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American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. From 1948 until 1959, Intermediate scouts (ages 10 to 13) could make or purchase practical green dresses with pockets, buttoned collars--to secure the signature Girl Scout neckerchief--and pleated backs for greater mobility. This uniform was worn by a Chicago Girl Scout in the mid-1950s.
American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. From 1948 until 1959, Intermediate scouts (ages 10 to 13) could make or purchase practical green dresses with pockets, buttoned collars--to secure the signature Girl Scout neckerchief--and pleated backs for greater mobility. This uniform was worn by a Chicago Girl Scout in the mid-1950s.
Artifact
Uniform
Date Made
circa 1955
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Made by the National Equipment Service, New York City, New York.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.2.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Sewing (Needleworking technique)
Color
Green
Yellow
Dimensions
Width: 16 in (shoulder to shoulder)
Length: 35 in
Inscriptions
On label inside collar: GIRL SCOUTS/ NATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SERVICE/ NEW YORK CITY On shoulder patches: CHICAGO/ 451 Embroidered on corners of neckerchief: GS
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