Girl Scout Collector's Guide: A History of Uniforms, Insignia, Publications, and Memorabilia (Second Edition)
An appealing, readable compendium, this volume is intended as "an identification guide to official Girl Scout uniforms and insignia used in the United States from 1912 to 2003." The writing is upbeat and informative. The first nine chapters provide an overview of the development of the Girl Scouts and the badges, uniforms, and so on pertinent to each era. Most of the remaining chapters focus on memorabilia: calendars, dolls, postcards, and more.Throughout the book are numerous tables listing crests, proficiency badges, and components of uniforms. Annotated diagrams picture the correct assembly of sash, badges, scarf, and pins. A biography of Juliette Gordon Lowe and a multitude of drawings and black-and-white photographs add interest. A glossary of terms related to fabrics, fibers, and uniforms and a good index complete the volume. Updating a 1987 edition, this comprehensive work suits the needs of large public libraries and of colleges and universities offering women's studies course work.Mary Ellen SnodgrassCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved