Brownie Uniform, 1956-1963
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American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. In the 1950s, Brownie scouts (ages 7 to 9) could make or purchase practical brown dresses with short sleeves. A Girl Scout in Royal Oak, Michigan, wore an official elastic belt and beanie with this uniform, which features a tangerine-colored Brownie emblem on the breast pocket.
American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. In the 1950s, Brownie scouts (ages 7 to 9) could make or purchase practical brown dresses with short sleeves. A Girl Scout in Royal Oak, Michigan, wore an official elastic belt and beanie with this uniform, which features a tangerine-colored Brownie emblem on the breast pocket.
Artifact
Uniform
Date Made
1956-1963
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Made for the Girl Scouts by National Equipment Service, New York, New York.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.60.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Sharon Godfrey.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Leather
Color
Brown
White (Color)
Inscriptions
On label: GIRL SCOUTS/ NATIONAL EQUIPMENT /SERVICE/ NEW YORK CITY OFFICIAL UNIFORM Above pocket: GIRL SCOUTS USA On left sleeve: 253
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