Cup, Straw
Object number2017.4.9 a,b
OriginOrange Park, FL
MediumHigh Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) plastic; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionYellow plastic handled souvenir cup with straw lid. Same printed decoration on both sides consists of black and white checkered band at top and bottom; red racing car at center flanked by checkered flags; park name and slogan at top; and slogan at bottom. Yellow plastic lid is conical and narrows into a cylinder containing a semi-opaque plastic straw. Lid screws onto cup.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a,b together): 16.313 × 4.625 × 5.75 in. (41.4 × 11.7 × 14.6 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 7.5 × 4.625 × 3.5 in. (19.1 × 11.7 × 8.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 14.5 × 3.5 × 5.125 in. (36.8 × 8.9 × 13 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Each side of cup has orange, black, and white printed text "Kennywood / Where Thrills Are Legendary / 1 / FUN FUELER".
Marks(a)
Underside has raised text "FAN FUELER TM / DRINK CONTAINERS / ORANGE PARK, FL. 32073 / 2 / HDPE / 2 / MADE IN USA / PAT. PEND."
(b)
Underside of lid has raised number "3".
Historical NotesCup from Kennywood Park. 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 view1977
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