Ashtray
Object number2017.4.41
MediumGlass; Paint
Credit LineGift of Jason Belavic
DescriptionBlue glass ashtray. Circular ashtray with sunken bowl at center and arched rim bearing three cigarette rests. Underside of bowl has white and blue painted decoration and text consisting of restaurant logo and information; decoration is visible through bottom of bowl.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 4 × 1.125 in. (10.2 × 2.9 cm)InscriptionsPainted blue and white text on underside is visible through the bottom of the ashtray bowl "BLUE FLAME / RESTAURANT / ROUTE 51 / JEFFERSON BORO".
Historical NotesAshtray unearthed 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. When items were being disposed of, Belavic would take them home and preserve them.
Related institution
Blue Flame Restaurant
Collector
Jason R. Belavic
On View
Not on view
1960-1969
1950
Phoenix Glass Company
1897-1935
Almar Metal Arts Company
Industrial Ceramics Department of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation