Brownie Uniform
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
MaryAnn Leesha
Date1967-1968
Mediumcotton; felt; elastic; leather; embroidery thread; steel
DimensionsDress ((a) overall length): 31 1/2in. (80cm)
Other ((b) diameter of cap opening): 10in. (25.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((c) length of headband): 11 1/2in. (29.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((d) overall length x width of pocket knife): 3 1/2 × 3/4in. (8.9 × 1.9cm)
Other ((b) diameter of cap opening): 10in. (25.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((c) length of headband): 11 1/2in. (29.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((d) overall length x width of pocket knife): 3 1/2 × 3/4in. (8.9 × 1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of MaryAnn Leesha
DescriptionBrownie uniform with cap, headband, and pocket knife. The uniform is a light brown dress with a three-quarter button opening below the collar with three buttons. Pocket on proper left with patch reading, "GIRL SCOUTS USA." Orange tie around collar tied at the neck. The Girl Scout logo is at the bottom of the tie. Brown elastic and leather belt around waist. Brown felt cap with a patch sewn onto the cap exterior. Brown felt headband with elastic. Yellow Girl Scout logo in center of headband with leaf design on either side in cream thread. Metal pocket knife with red plastic in center. One side reads, "Be wise, Beware,/ Use me with care." Opposite side reads, "Brownie" with the Girl Scout logo on both sides.
(a) uniform
(b) cap
(c) headband
(d) pocket knife
(a) uniform
(b) cap
(c) headband
(d) pocket knife
Object number2016.96.2a-d
Inscribed(a) Label sewn inside collar: "OFFICIAL/ GIRL SCOUTS/ NEW YORK, N.Y./ 100% COTTON"(a) Patch, sewn on pocket: "GIRL SCOUTS USA"
(d) Inscribed on side in red ink: "Be wise, Beware,/ Use me with care."
(d) Inscribed on opposite side in red ink: "Brownie"
On View
Not on view
1966-1967
1946-1955
