Monday, August 24, 2015

Girl Scout Maryellen - Story Discussion

 

Maryellen is a Girl Scout. In 1954, things looked differently within the Girl Scout organization.

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Girls wore berets and badges were sewn onto the sleeves of their dress.

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Girl Scout calendars were produced every year. 

It's unclear whether Maryellen will eventually have a GS uniform added to her collection. I have re-created my own outfit to show as example of what GS uniforms may have looked like in 1954.  



 Other interesting tidbits about Maryellen, her BFF is a boy named Davy. She and her siblings have bunk beds. She enjoys roller skating. She is a cartoonist. She speaks Italian. She becomes a TV-news feature.
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8 comments:

  1. AmyAugust 24, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    If she does come out with a Girl Scout uniform, I think we will have to get Maryellen. My daughter is a Girl Scout and loves it!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Very nice re-creation, Rhonda!
    Fawn

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Great job on the uniform, Rhonda. I will have to work on one too for my Maryellen. Also OG just came out with a new set for Girl Scout accessories it will go great with this. I will send in a post. Diana

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  4. TiciaAugust 24, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Oh, I was a girl scout! Loved it, I really hope AG does make a uniform for her. I admire you Ronda to be able to make your own as well as others. I will need to rely on AG to have the foresight to make one for eager buyers. Hope it comes with a beautiful set similar to Molly's camp stories. Ms. Tripp did a great job helping readers visualize a 1944 camp setting. Very excited to read these stories again and compare them to MaryEllen's 1950s theme.

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  5. UnknownAugust 24, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    MARYELLEN STOP BEING PERFECT! I'm a girl scout Cadette, and that makes me super excited.

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  6. Shannon B.August 24, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    I love your uniform creation! The hat is adorable, and Kit's shoes are a perfect choice. I'm getting more excited to read Maryellen's books. Girl Scouting was a big part of my life growing up, and I love that she has a male best friend. Valerie Tripp never disappoints.

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  7. Xyra SilverleafAugust 25, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    So far it's Maryellen's outfits I want. If they come out with a scout uniform, I am definitely getting that (unless it's $58). :)
    ~Xyra

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  8. Linda ReynoldsAugust 31, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Didn't you show us how to make a beret? I'd like to try to make one. Mine all have a band.

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