Patch, Insignia
Object number2017.19.52
Date2005
OriginCharlotte, NC
MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionInverted trapezoidal khaki fabric patch with arched top edge and yellow embroidered inset border. Front of patch features green embroidered scene of downtown Pittsburgh including the Point, the three rivers, and bordering bridges. Front has green embroidered text and a green embroidered fleur-de-lis in the bottom right corner. Reverse has overall plasticized treatment with repeated design.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.125 × 5.25 × 0.063 in. (5.4 × 13.3 × 0.2 cm)InscriptionsFront has green embroidered text at top "THRIFTY", bottom "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2006", left center "GPC", and right center "BSA".
MarksReverse has repeated text "BSA SUPPLY DIVISION / SCOUT / STUFF".
Reverse has a circular white sticker at center with black printed text "BSA / MANUFACTURING / CHARLOTTE, N.C. / 800-323-0732 / www.bsa.scouting.org".
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
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