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GIRL GUIDE SCARF

c. 1950
Overview

The light blue scarf is triangular in shape. It has been machine hemmed on 2 sides. There is white tape sewn on each end of the long sides.

Historical information

Part of the uniform worn by Alison Marsh who, in the 1950s, was a member of the Girl Guides Armadale Company. The Company met in the St Matthews Parish Hall on Saturday afternoons where they did drills, played games and learnt challenge skills. The uniform includes a number of badges that demonstrated the different challenge skills Alison had leant when a girl guide. Many of the badges related to skills the organisation and the community believed were appropriate for girls and young women to lean including clothes making, first aid, lifesaving, cooking, laundry, hosting, personal health, home making and music. Other skills did include athletics, swimming and camping.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2015.9A
Material
Linen
Width
172 mm
Height or length
1020 mm
Keywords
ARMADALE
Girl Guides Australia
WHOLAGAN Alison May Mrs nee MARCH
Year
c. 1950
Statement of significance

This object is a part of a collection that is associated with the important role community organisations have played within the City of Armadale community. These organisations are often run by dedicated local volunteers and were financially supported by members of the organisation, sponsorship from local businesses and community fundraising. Community organisations played an important role in bringing local people together, providing activities and skills for local children and teens and providing support for vulnerable members of the community.

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