Patch, Insignia
Object number2017.19.60
MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionCircular embroidered patch with yellow embroidered background, light orange embroidered border, and blue inset circle. Front center of patch features embroidered camp logo consisting of a brown acorn surmounted by a blue and orange triangle surmounted by orange bust silhouette of George Washington. Front has brown and blue embroidered text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.063 × 3.125 × 0.125 in. (7.8 × 7.9 × 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has brown embroidered text around perimeter "CAMP INDEPENDENCE / HERITAGE RESERVATION BSA" and blue embroidered text below the camp logo "CUB SCOUT CAMP".
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 person
George Washington
(American, 1732 - 1799)
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America
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