Cup
Object number2017.4.12
Manufacturer
Graffi Cups, Inc.
OriginShawnee Mission, KS
MediumPlastic; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionBlue plastic souvenir cup. Cup has wider band and rim at top and tapers toward base. Sides are faceted and have thrice repeated white decoration of carousel horse with park name below. Maker information on underside.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 4.875 × 3.813 in. (12.4 × 9.7 cm)InscriptionsSides have white text repeated three times "Kennywood".
MarksUnderside has raised text "Graffi Cups, Inc. Shawnee Mission, Ks. / 66208 P.O. Box 8111" and "Dishwasher / Safe / 12".
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 view
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