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Hat, Hard

Object number2017.4.18

Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company

Possible OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPlastic; Paint; Paper; Ink; Adhesive; Leather; Fabric; Nylon; Coated wire

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 with additional gray coated wire wrapped through nylon strap loops.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.25 × 8.75 × 11.5 in. (15.9 × 22.2 × 29.2 cm)
InscriptionsHandpainted text on exterior includes "Kennywood" and "Park" on top, "22" front, and " "Doug" " on back.
MarksUnderside of brim has raised text "MSA" logo and "67 / 68 / 69".
Historical NotesThis hard hat was used by a person named Doug while working at 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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