Name/Title
Boy Scout Uniform Troop 58Entry/Object ID
2025.19.5Description
BSA uniform of John Champe of Lebanon, CT, Troop 58. The shirt is missing a circular patch over the right side chest pocket, and the third button down is lost. Other than these the shirt is in good condition. The buttons all feature the BSA insignia and the motto "Be Prepared." A handwritten and sewn tag inside the neck states that this shirt belonged to John Champe of Lebanon, CT, Troop 58. The garment tag indicates the age of the wearer, 16, neck size 14, and the number 687. It also says the garment is union made. The shorts have a similar handwritten tag inside the waistband and include a canvas belt with a rusted metal buckle. The buckle features the BSA insignia in raised relief.Collection
Boy Scout Collection, John E. ChampeMade/Created
Manufacturer
Boy Scouts of AmericaTime Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Uniform, OrganizationalNomenclature Primary Object Term
UniformNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-B-2Category
PermanentDate
March 23, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Belonged to John ChampeCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
March 23, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
May 18, 2025
