Beret
Object number2017.19.4
Datec. 1975
MediumWool felt; Leather; Fabric; Ink
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionRed wool felt beret with black leather sweatband.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.25 × 9 × 10.5 in. (5.7 × 22.9 × 26.7 cm)MarksInterior has rectangular black fabric label at center with embroidered gold text "OFFICIAL HEADWEAR / BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA / BE PREPARED / 100% PURE WOOL / MEDIUM - 6 7/8 - 7 / NAME SCABILLONI / BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA / SUPPLY DIVISION / DRY CLEAN ONLY"; last name "SCABILLONI" is handwritten in black ink.
Historical NotesCub Scout beret that belonged to one of Mary Scabilloni's sons. 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.
Related person
Mary Scabilloni
Related institution
Boy Scouts of America
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America
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c. 1975
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