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This page contains the girl's 4-H uniform throughout the years. It does not contain ALL the uniform components, such as jackets, overalls, aprons, various hats & beanies, etc.
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1927-28
4-H Club uniform approved for National Camp, not yet approved for the
girl's uniform. Jade green Irish poplin fabric blouse, skirt and knickers,
60" long white tie, detachable cuffs and collar, white felt hat, white
stockings. Image from catalog
1930
4-H Club Girls Uniform, apple green poplin fabric blouse, skirt & knickers,
detachable collar and cuffs, white felt hat, stockings and 50" tie. 4-H
insignia on left sleeve. Image from catalog.
1930
4-H uniform approved for National and State camps. Designed by Country
Gentlemen. Green & white broadcloth blouse, jacket and skirt. White
suede beret. 60" white tie. A 4-H chevron emblem was offered separately to
be stitched on uniform.
1937
4-H Club uniform, dress & jacket of green broadcloth, attached collar white
broadcloth, 4-H insignia on left sleeve. Image from catalog
Advance
pattern very similar to 1937 uniform shown left, except for the change in
the sleeves of dress - this style is gathered, and a different hat.
Undated
4-H uniform, likely from the late 30's, early 40's era.
Undated,
but priced at 10 cents and based on the style, this 4-H uniform by Advance
Patterns is likely from the mid 40's - possibly WW II era. To conserve
materials needed for war, uniforms no longer had extras - hats, jackets,
long sleeves, zippers, excessive buttons or pockets.
1948
4-H catalog shows the latest in fashion for uniforms.
Undated,
priced at 25 cents, this pattern is very close to the 1948 catalog page
shown above.
Parade
capes by Simplicity. 2 styles are offered and include the hat patterns.
Parade
capes were also offered by Advance Patterns, styles are the same, as is the
price of the pattern, 25 cents.
1949
Simplicity Pattern, price 25 cents, shows the uniform in a green & white
striped seersucker fabric. Instructions were included to crochet the white
beanie.
New
in 1956 - Simplicity Pattern, price 35 cents. "Simple to Make 4-H dress
styled with a notched collar has kimono type sleeves pleated to buttoned
sleeve bands. Skirt is softly pleated." Green and white striped cotton.
Same
uniform, this time by McCalls
1962,
the full skirt had a choice of 3 tops. Green and white striped fabric.
Same
style, but by Butterick patterns.
Same
pattern, only this time by Advance Pattern
Yet
again, the same pattern, only for smaller sizes.
1968 Simplicity Pattern
shows the changing styles of the 4-H uniform.
