Button, Promotional
Object number2017.4.21
MediumMetal; Plastic; Paper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionCircular pinback button with white background. Front has printed red text with promotional message. Reverse has chrome metal backer with pinback across top center.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 2.5 × 0.313 in. (6.4 × 0.8 cm)InscriptionsFront has red printed text "I / SURVIVED / FOODLAND / PHANTOM / FRIDAY!"
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.
Related institution
FoodLand
Collector
Jason R. Belavic
Terms
On View
Not on view
1989-2006
Askew and Associates
2018
c. 1989
2004
1989-1992
