Towel
Object number2017.19.3
Date1977
OriginUnited States
MediumCotton; Polyester; Paint
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionRectangular white cotton and polyester blend towel. Fringe along both short sides.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 24.375 × 15.875 × 0.188 in. (61.9 × 40.3 × 0.5 cm)InscriptionsRed text in bottom left corner of each rectangle of decoration "NATIONAL / SCOUT / JAMBOREE".
Yellow text in bottom right corner of each rectangle of decoration "1977".
Black text at top of compass rose at top center of each rectangle of decoration "N" for North.
MarksReverse has white fabric tag with printed mustard-colored text on each side "RN-CA-14923 / MADE IN U.S.A. / 85% COTTON / COTON / 15% POLYESTER / Cotton & / Polyester / Blend".
Historical Notes1977 National Scout Jamboree Towel. Mary Scabilloni of Castle Shannon got involved with the Cub Scouts in the early 1960s when her five sons started to participate (she also had one daughter who joined the Girl Scouts). Her sons were in the Conestoga District in the South Hills area, and Mary remained as a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts because she enjoyed working with the young children. She was involved with the Greater Pittsburgh Council as a commissioner, and she worked with the day camps in the Pittsburgh district. She also served as a commissioner with the Conestoga Wagon district where she planned events.
Previous owner
Mary Scabilloni
Related institution
Boy Scouts of America
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America
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