Ornament, Wall
Object number2017.4.1
MediumMetal; Paint(?)/Enamel(?); Ceramic
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionDecorative piece. Rectangular sheet metal. Front is painted/enameled(?) blue with three raised circles across center, from left to right, painted/enameled(?) red, yellow, and red. Center of each circle has electrical socket with ceramic components. Three metal brackets along top and bottom sides. Reverse is painted/enameled(?) light gray. Reverse has back of electrical sockets visible with each surrounded by three mounting bolts arranged in a triangle; mounting bolts have adhesive/caulk material surrounding them.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 29.75 × 62 × 2.25 in. (75.6 × 157.5 × 5.7 cm)InscriptionsReverse has hand-marked text in bottom right corner "2A12M / E93".
Historical NotesDecorartive piece from the Racer at Kennywood. The Racer is a wooden racing roller coaster that opened to the public in 1927. Its is one of the oldest operating roller coasters in th world. Part of a Kennywood Park collection donated by Jason Belavic who was an employee at the park from 1988 to 2009. Belavic started out as a pot washer in the “Patio Café” and went on to work in various capacities throughout his time at Kennywood. From c. 1994-1996, he played “Kenny” the kangaroo. When items were being disposed of, Belavic would take them home and preserve them.
Collector
Jason R. Belavic
On View
Not on view
c. 1917
c. 1978
1930-1939
1944-1945
