Girl Scout Uniform with Neckerchief Worn by Susan Wineberg, circa 1955
THF807333 / Girl Scout Uniform with Neckerchief Worn by Susan Wineberg, circa 1955
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Uniform
Date Made
circa 1955
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the National Equipment Service, New York City, New York.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in The Gallery by GM
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 (Color)
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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