Patch, Insignia
Object number2017.19.51
Date2004
MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionInverted trapezoidal embroidered patch with arched top edge and yellow embroidered border. Front of patch features polychrome scene of downtown Pittsburgh, the Point, the three rivers, and bordering bridges with the sun in the background. Front has white and blue embroidered text and a blue embroidered fleur-de-lis at right center. Reverse has overall plasticized treatment with repeated design with maker text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.125 × 5.25 × 0.125 in. (5.4 × 13.3 × 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has white embroidered text at top "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING" and bottom "CHEERFUL" and blue embroidered text in bottom left corner "G.P.C. / BSA" and bottom right corner "2004".
MarksReverse has repeated text "BSA SUPPLY DIVISION / SCOUT / STUFF".
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
Boy Scouts of America
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America
On View
Not on view
