Button, Promotional
Object number2017.4.20
Manufacturer
Best Seal Corporation
Date1980
OriginNew York, NY
MediumMetal; Plastic; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionCircular pinback button with white background. Front decoration has dark pin, light pink, purple, and blue starburst surmounted by white and black text about Laser Loop ride. Reverse has gold shiny metal backer with pinback across top center.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 3 × 0.313 in. (7.6 × 0.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has white and black text "I / Survived / Laser / Loop / Kennywood".
MarksPrinted black text along bottom edge "© Best Seal Corp., New York 10013 1980".
Historical NotesPart 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
1988
1944-1945
1942
1989-2006
1980
