blanket
Lutz Moutain Heritage Museum
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| Object Name: | blanket |
|---|---|
| Object Type: | scout |
| Category: | Blanket |
| Material: | fibre, wool fibre, cotton fibre, satin |
| Technique: | sewn, machine |
| Accession Number: | 2016.25.01 |
| Origin-Country: | Canada |
| Use-Country: | Canada |
| Description: | Blanket is red with many (several hundred) badges and crests stitched on to fabric. Edged in overcast stitch in red. |
| Narrative: | Belonged to Dennis Charles Goodwin (1925-2017) of Moncton, NB. He became a Scout Master in 1950 when he became involved with the Scouting Association at St. George's Anglican Church, Moncton, New Brunswick. Scouts Canada was founded in 1914. Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, aged 5 to 26 with the stated aim "to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world". |
| History of Use: | Used by Dennis Goodwin to collect and display badges awarded from his participation in the Scouts Canada organization. He attended many jamborees and other Scouting events. These events would have scouts from different parts of Canada and beyond. |
| Length: | 182 cm |
| Width: | 177 cm |
| Institution: | Lutz Moutain Heritage Museum |
| Institution City: | Moncton |
| Institution Province: | New Brunswick |