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Cup

Object number2017.4.14

Manufacturer Louisiana Plastics, Inc.

Manufacturer Giacona Container

Possible OriginSt. Louis, MO

Possible OriginNew Orleans, LA

MediumPlastic; Ink

Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic

DescriptionWhite plastic souvenir cup. Cup has wider band and rim at top and tapers toward base. Sides have graphic of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood trolley with characters on board including Lady Elaine Fairchilde, X the Owl, Henrietta Pussycat, King Friday XIII, Queen Sara Saturday, Daniel Striped Tiger, and Harriet Elizabeth Cow. Back of cup has red, blue, and black text with attraction name and park name and logo.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 4.25 × 3.188 in. (10.8 × 8.1 cm)
InscriptionsSign on top of trolley has black text "NEIGHBORHOOD TROLLEY".

Banner on side of trolley has red text "MISTER / ROGERS' / NEIGHBORHOOD / OF MAKE-BELIEVE".

Back side of cup has red, blue, and black text "MISTER / ROGERS' / NEIGHBORHOOD / OF MAKE-BELIEVE / at / Idlewild / Park / LIGONIER, PA".
MarksUnderside has raised text "LOUISIANA PLASTICS, INC. / 14 / 12 DC / ST. LOUIS, MO".

Back side of cup has black printed text near bottom edge "GIACONA CONTAINER NEW ORLEANS".
Historical NotesCup from Idlewild 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

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