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Neckerchief

Object number2017.19.13

MediumFabric

Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni

DescriptionTriangular off-white fabric neckerchief. Printed across center is a map of the Allegheny Council's Camp Tionesta with landmarks and buildings marked and a compass rose at the right end. Bottom center has printed circular logo.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 19.25 × 39 × 0.063 in. (48.9 × 99.1 × 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsMap has landmarks and buildings marked with red and brown text including, from top to bottom, left to right: "NATURE", "MUNSEE", "QUAIL", "IROQUOIS", "MOHAWK", "CHIPMUNK", "MOSKEET", "RIFLE / RANGE", "COUNCIL RING", "GLASSNER / NO. 2", "SILVER / TIP", "SHINGAS", "KNIFE / AND / AXE", "ARCHERY", "CHAPEL", "GLASSNER / NO. 1", "PINE / GROVE", "MAP AND COMPASS", "ACTIVITY / FIELD", "OFFICE", "HEALTH / LODGE", "CAMPCRAFT", "COOKING", "TROOP / SHOWERS", "TRADING / POST", "ALLEGHENY COUNCIL'S / CAMP / TIONESTA", "ALBINO", "COUNCIL RING", "ALGONQUIN", "KIPAWA", "LAKEVIEW", "SHANNOPIN", "SPL / TRAINING", "GILWELL / FIELD", "SENECA", "SWIMMING", and "BOATING".

Compass rose has abbreviated cardinal directions, clockwise from top: "N", 'E", "S", and "W".

Logo at bottom center has red text around perimeter "ALLEGHENY COUNCIL SCOUT CAMPS".
Historical NotesAllegheny Council Scout Camps neckerchief that belonged to Mary Scabilloni. 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 Allegheny Council Boy Scouts of America

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