Hat, Hard
Object number2017.4.17
Manufacturer
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Date1970-1989
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumPlastic; Paint; Paper; Ink; Adhesive; Leather; Fabric; Nylon
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionYellow plastic hard hat. Handpainted text on exterior includes park name on top, number on front, and name on back. Interior has suspension consisting of gray leather sweatband and gray nylon straps.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.5 × 8.75 × 11.563 in. (16.5 × 22.2 × 29.4 cm)InscriptionsHandpainted text on exterior includes "Kennywood" and "Park" on top, "21" front, and "A. Greco" on back.
MarksUnderside of brim has raised text "MSA" logo and "67 / 68 / 69".
Paper label adhered inside proper left side has dark pink printed text including "M-S-A TOPGARD / PROTECTIVE HAT OR CAP / ADJUSTABLE HEAD SIZES 6 3/8 THRU 8 / U. S. Pat. Nos. ... / ... / nted in Canada 1948, 1962 and 1963 / This hat or cap complies with / Federal Specifications... / ... / MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY / Pittsburgh, Penna. 15208 / Made in U. S. A. ..."
Historical NotesThis hard hat was used by Andy Greco who did much of the artistic and sign painting throughout Kennywood Park in the 1970s and 1980s. 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
Previous owner
Andy Greco
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Mine Safety Appliances Company
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