Patch, Insignia
Object number2017.19.39
Date1983
MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionRounded rectangular green fabric patch with white embroidered border and inset white embroidered rounded rectangle. Front center has an embroidered scene of a seated Native American smoking a pipe with a cloud of smoke above. Front has black embroidered text around perimeter and in the cloud of smoke. Reverse has open-weave white fabric and an overall plasticized treatment.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.938 × 3.063 × 0.125 in. (10 × 7.8 × 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has black embroidered text around perimeter "ALLEGHENY TRAILS COUNCIL B.S.A." and in the cloud of smoke "HOW!!! / CUB DAY / CAMP / '83".
Historical NotesPatch related to Mary Scabilloni's career as a Cub Scout Den Mother. 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
Allegheny Trails Council
Related institution
Boy Scouts of America
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America
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