Costume, Performance
Object number2017.4.34 a-i
Made by
Scollon Productions, Inc.
(founded 1968)
Date1992-1994
OriginWhite Rock, SC
OriginUnited States of America
MediumFabric; Fake fur; Plastic; Vinyl; Rubber; Metal; Polyurethane; Leather; Foam; Velcro
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionKangaroo mascot costume consisting of a head, bodysuit, two gloves, two shoes, and three plastic rings to hold the body's shape.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 23 × 17 × 24 in. (58.4 × 43.2 × 61 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 60 × 30 × 4 in. (152.4 × 76.2 × 10.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 10.5 × 9 × 1.25 in. (26.7 × 22.9 × 3.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 10.5 × 9 × 1.25 in. (26.7 × 22.9 × 3.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 7 × 8 × 15.5 in. (17.8 × 20.3 × 39.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (f): 5.5 × 8.25 × 16 in. (14 × 21 × 40.6 cm)
Diameter x Depth (g): 20.75 × 1.125 in. (52.7 × 2.9 cm)
Diameter x Depth (h): 22 × 1.125 in. (55.9 × 2.9 cm)
Diameter x Depth (i): 20.75 × 1.125 in. (52.7 × 2.9 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
On hat "Kenny" in white paint on top at front center.
Maker label inside hard hat is white with blue printed text including "NORTH / MODEL 86 / BUMP CAP".
(g)
Gray strip of fabric has inscription in ink: "TOP."
(h)
White strip of fabric has inscription in ink: "MIDDLE."
(i)
Beige strip of fabric has inscription in ink: "BOTTOM."
Marks(a)
Tag inside head at back bottom center " "SCOLLON PRODUCTIONS, INC. I-26 & S.C 234, P.O. Box 343 / White Rock, South Carolina 29177 / (803)345-3022 or 345-3923 / THE HEADBAND, IN THIS HELMET, / IS ADJUSTABLE TO YOUR HEAD SIZE. / This head was covered / By Nanci / On 4-92 / MADE IN U.S.A. Instant Crowds".
(b)
Tag inside part b: "SCOLLON PRODUCTIONS, INC. I-26 & S.C 234, P.O. Box 343 / White Rock, South Carolina 29177 / (803)345-3022 or 345-3923 / CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU / BY SCOLLON PRODUCTIONS. / Care Instructions . . . / Machine Wash....Cold / Water. Line Dry / 4-94 / MADE IN U.S.A. Instant Crowds".
Historical NotesKenny the Kangaroo mascot costume worn by Jason Belavic from c. 1994-1996. 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. When items were being disposed of, Belavic would take them home and preserve them.
Collector
Jason R. Belavic
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