Boy Scout Uniform Scarf, early 1930s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Boy Scout Uniform Scarf, early 1930s

Entry/Object ID

1983.28.11

Description

Acc. No. 83.28.11 Subject Category: SCOUTS, BOY Date or period: Circa-early 1930's Object: Scarf, neck Description: Yellow linen neck scarf with printed design in blue of the official seal-Boy Scouts of America. On one corner of the scarf is a pendant of gold cord, which serves as a weight. Attached to the scarf is a brass pin or award, stating "Be Prepared" (with patent date- 1911). Size: 28½x31 inches History of Object: Uniform scarf, Boy Scouts of America, worn by Glenn S. Middlesworth, Troop 2, Alameda, Calif. Acquired from: Glenn Middlesworth Date: 6-28-83