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Brownies uniform
- Description
- A young girl's Brownie uniform consisting of a) brown dress, b) brown shorts with tan trimming, c) brown sash with 9 badges sewn on (Leprechaun, Seconder Stripe, Hostess, Dancer, World Friendship, Bannock Maker, Baker, Holiday, Chemistry?), d) orange bandana with white stripes along the edges, e) b…
- Original Owner
- Daughter of Elaine Kennedy (wished to remain anonymous)
- Category
- PERSONAL OBJECTS
- Sub-Category
- CLOTHING, OUTERWEAR
- CLOTHING, ACCESSORY
- PERSONAL GEAR
- Start Date
- [1989]
- End Date
- [1992]
- Period or Date Notes
- Based on age of original owner.
- Description
- A young girl's Brownie uniform consisting of a) brown dress, b) brown shorts with tan trimming, c) brown sash with 9 badges sewn on (Leprechaun, Seconder Stripe, Hostess, Dancer, World Friendship, Bannock Maker, Baker, Holiday, Chemistry?), d) orange bandana with white stripes along the edges, e) brown leather belt with green cord and silver shamrock-shaped buckle, f) brown leather pouch attached to brown-and-orange strap with silver whistle and two pencils.
- History Of Use
- Used by donor's daughter in Smithers circa late 1980s or early 1990s.
- Inscriptions
- "1st SMITHERS BROWNIE PACK" on sash;
- "LEND A HAND" on pencils
- Cultural Context
- Brownies are the section of the Girl Guides organization for girls aged about 7-10 years old. The Brownie organization was founded in 1914, and a chapter has been present in Smithers since at least 1924 (first mention in the Interior News is from December of that year)
- Number Of Parts
- 6
- Part Names
- Dress
- Shorts
- Sash
- Bandana
- Belt
- Pouch
- Accession No.
- 2022.8.1 a-f
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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