Ray Gould sends along a link to an eBay auction for a Sisilija Lodge #19 Neal Slide. I’ve never seen this one before. Are there any other examples of other Neal slides from NY Lodges?
Roy More in The Scout Patch Auction Glossary describes Neal Slides as:
Neal slide: Neal Manufacturing Co. was in New England, Massachusetts I believe. It was founded by a retired Scout Executive. They made a large series of plastic composite slides, actually baked in an oven, that they sold to summer camps and councils. They also made many special event slides. Its an area that folks collect. They aren’t too expensive and we are always making new discoveries. Unpainted or ones painted by the company, they hired the wives of Scout professionals as a way for them to make some extra money, are the most desired. Depending upon the type of slide ring on the back and the color of the resin used some what indicates the date. Their name is stamped on the neckerchief ring. Depending upon the wording also indicates the period. “NEAL” are earlier slides than those that say “NEAL CO.”
If your interested in collecting other examples of these slides, The seller currently has other Neal Slides for auction on eBay.
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