Measure, Tape
Object number2017.4.30
Manufacturer
HIT
OriginUnited States of America
MediumMetal; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionSouvenir measuring tape. Silver metal casing with flat back and beveled front perimeter. Front has circular plastic insert with green background and gold, red, and black carousel horse at center; gold text around perimeter with park name, location, and two stars. Retractable white metal measuring tape has black printed inch and centimeter marks with inch numbers in black. Tape measure extends to 62.5-inches.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.688 × 0.5 in. (4.3 × 1.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has gold text around perimeter "KENNYWOOD PARK / PITTSBURGH".
Retractable measuring tape has black printed inch numbers and text "INCH".
MarksRetractable measuring tape has black printed text " "HIT" " and "MADE IN U.S.A."
Engraved text on tape measure tongue “ “HIT” U.S.A.”
Historical NotesCommemorative tape measure 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
On View
Not on view
Master Rule Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Swinston Company
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