1934-49
A summer uniform was introduced for the
Brownies as well as a cotton cloth cap. Scottish
Brownies were more likely to wear a hand
knitted cap with tassels.
Later they were given the choice of wearing
a gold rather than a brown tie as long as the
whole pack wore the same tie.
Betty
This was one of the most popular
names at the time. Others were
Barbara, Judy and Margaret.
What kind of things would Dorothy do as a
Brownie?
Betty would work for the Entrance Test, Second Class Badge and First
Class Test.
To pass her First Class Test a Brownie would be expected to:
• Clean knives, forks and spoons.
• Clean boots and know how to dry them when wet.
• Make doll’s clothes or a Brownie overall.
• Fold clothes for mangling.
• Knit a pair of socks or wristlets.
• Know how to apply a triangular bandage.
• Understand and carry out 6 physical exercises.
• Make a milk pudding.
• Carry a message of 12 words in her head and deliver it correctly.