16 Free Vintage Girl Scouts Photos
Here’s a small collection of free vintage images featuring Girl Scouts from the early days, pre-1950! These are curated from various public domain resources, lightly edited, and are available for personal or commercial use as they are out of copyright in the United States. If you’re from outside the US, you may have different usage restrictions.
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How to Download
Click the link in the title (above the photo, it looks like “1. [photo title]”), and a large image should open in your browser. Then save that file to your computer and you can either print it or use it in a digital collage.
If you prefer to download them all at once, I have all these bundled together in my shop!
If you’re looking for a good printer, I have some recommendations here. And if you’re wondering what to do with these photos once you have them, here’s some tutorials!
Photos 1-5
Here’s a group of scouts receiving new badges! I love their old fashioned uniforms, wow!
2. Eleanor Putzski, the “Best Girl Scout in America”
Eleanor was a founding member of Washington, DC, Troop 1. This photo’s from the ceremony where she received her Golden Eagle of Merit, which you can see pinned under her Sunflower Patrol crest. More about Eleanor here!
This photo was taken in 1920. Why’s it called wigwagging? No idea, but if you know please leave a comment!
This photo was also taken in 1920. The flags are the United States flag and the Washington D.C. flag.
Demonstrating bandaging techniques on a cute white dog. Love the girls’ hairbows as well!
Photos 6-10
You think this is the same dog? Both photos were taken 1920-1921, so it’s possible!
I love history but I’m so bad at recognizing faces. I’m assuming this lady is important, but who is she? (If you know, please leave a comment!) This photo was taken in 1931.
This photo was taken in 1920-1921 and features a Girl Scout proudly removing an arrow from a target.
Had no idea Girl Scouts did target practice! This photo was taken in 1920-1921.
This photo was taken in 1918 and features a group of older Scouts sewing.
Photos 11-15
This photo was taken in 1919. Looks like a fun time at camp!
This photo was taken in 1942 and features a trio of Scouts knitting.
13. Girl Scout Learning to Knit
This photo was taken in 1942 and features a Girl Scout learning to knit, a baby doll laying on the desk in the background.
14. Girl Scout Learning to Sew
This photo was taken in 1942 and features a Scout learning to sew.
15. Girl Scouts Gardening (Farmerettes)
Farmerettes worked on farm land during World War I while the men were overseas fighting. Learn more about the history of Farmerettes here.
Photo 16
16. Juliette Gordon Low, Founder
I read an excellent biography of JGL a few years ago, and recommend picking it up if you’re interested in the history of Girl Scouts: Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts.
I hope you enjoyed these images! If you use them in a collage or junk journal spread, leave a comment and let me know!
