 A brown wool beret was introduced for Brownies in 1950, and stockings were removed from the official Brownie uniform list. In 1964 Brownies were also allowed to wear a cardigan! 
What kind of things would Dorothy do as a Brownie?
The test was called Golden Hand (First Class) and had four sections. Examples of what they included are: ✓ Intelligence - tie up and address a parcel for the post, using any slip knot ✓ Handicraft - lay and light a fire ✓ Health - skip thirty times without a break ✓ Service - carry a message of at least twelve words in her head for over five minutes and deliver it correctly Photos and information from 'Guiding Through Time' available from Girlguiding Scotland |