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Cup, Straw

Object number2017.4.16

Date1977

MediumPlastic

Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic

DescriptionPurple plastic souvenir cup. Molded plastic in the shape of a bunch of grapes with green plastic leaves and stem at top; stem is open at top and likely had a straw which is no longer intact. One continuous seam. One side has circular area with roller coaster ride in shallow relief and raised text above and below roller coaster with park name and slogan.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3.875 × 2.875 × 2.563 in. (9.8 × 7.3 × 6.5 cm)
InscriptionsRasied text on one side at center "COASTER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD / Kennywood".
MarksRaised text around stem "© F.E.I 5/77"; letters are difficult to decipher.
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

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