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Brownie Uniform, 1956-1963

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Uniform

Date Made

1956-1963

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made for the Girl Scouts by National Equipment Service, New York, New York.

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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