Uniform, Organizational
Object number2011.46.1 a-c
Manufacturer
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Date1952-1963
OriginNew York, NY
Mediumcotton; wool; various metals
Credit LineGift of Carolyn Wilson
DescriptionGirl Scouts uniform consisting of dress, sash, and beret.Dimensions(a) Height: 35 ; Width at shoulders: 16 ; Length of sleeve: 22(b) W: 4.75 ; L: 23
(c) W: 7 ; L: 9
Inscriptions(a)
Pointed collar with "GS" embroidered in green on both
On proper left sleeve: green embroidered patch, "PITTSBURGH"; "57"; "BE PREPARED".
(b)
On top: red embroidered patch, "SOUTHWESTERN PA"; white embroidered on green rectangles, "8" "4" "5".
(c)
Two circular patches, green with white embroidery: "GS".
Marks(a)
Tag in collar with text "SANFORIZED VAT-DYED / OFFICIAL UNIFORM / GIRL GS SCOUTS / TRADEMARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / EQUIPMENT SERVICE / NEW YORK CITY ["G" inside diamond]".
(c)
Tag on outer band with text "GIRLS GS SCOUTS / MEDIUM / 0-144 $1.50".
Historical NotesDonor Carolyn Wilson wore this Girl Scout uniform as part of Troop 57 based out of Waverly Presbyterian Church on the corner of Braddock and Forbes in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. She joined the Scouts in 1952, when she was in 5th grade and continued in the program for several years, receiving her Curved Bar, which was the highest honor for a Girl Scout (from 1940-1963). She grew up on Richland Avenue off of Penn Avenue and attended Park Place School on Braddock Avenue.
Previous owner
Carolyn Wilson
Related institution
Waverly Presbyterian Church
Related institution
Park Place School
On View
Not on view
c. 1945
c. 1980
c. 1973