Overview
A classic mid-century Girl Scout uniform set featuring a 100% pure wool beret and a matching green tie with the iconic trefoil logo.
Preliminary identification
Vintage Girl Scout Wool Beret and Tie Set, c. 1950s-1960s
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Story
During the 1950s and 60s, the Girl Scout uniform was a badge of honor that signaled a young woman's commitment to leadership, community, and the outdoors.
Maker / Origin
American Mayfair Corp. was a New York-based manufacturer that held long-standing contracts for official Girl Scout and Boy Scout headwear.
Condition & Value
The wool appears to be in very good structural condition with no major moth holes visible in the photos. There is some light pilling and minor fraying on the edge of the trefoil patch, and the tie shows original fold lines but no significant staining. Excellent preservation of the interior stamps significantly helps the value.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD