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Prop, Theatrical

Object number2019.9.13

Date2008

MediumFabric; Ink; Plastic; Adhesive; Metal

Credit LineGift of Lisa DiGioia-Nutini

DescriptionWhite banner with black and lavender designs. Banner is a rectangular shape with a thick, black band across the top; two black, metal eyelets in top left and right corners. Lavender color band beneath that, and middle of banner has solid black zombie figures holding hockey sticks above white text. Bottom of the banner has a black band above a lavender one with white text; text is outlined in black and lavender. Edges of banner are folded in along the back and have clear tape along the length to hold them down.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 38.25 x 23.875 x 0.625 in. (97.2 x 60.6 x 1.6 cm)
InscriptionsWhite text in center of banner: "MONROEVILLE / ZOMBIES".

White text with a black and lavender outline along the bottom: "MONROEVILLE".
Historical NotesJean-Pierre Nutini was a rigging gaffer, best boy, and actor who worked on nearly every major motion picture filmed in Pittsburgh from the early 1990s until his death in 2013. Along with his work in the film industry, Nutini also worked on concerts, stage performances, and political rallies, and was active in SAG-AFTRA Local 3, a stagehands union. He was also a charter member of IATSE local 489, known as “Iron City Grips.” The "Monroeville Zombies" banner was used by "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" director, Kevin Smith, as a way to acknowledge the legacy of director George Romero and his movie, "Dawn of the Dead," in Pittsburgh. The banner is part of larger collection of film and set memorabilia from Jean-Pierre Nutini, who worked on the movie set.

Related person Kevin Smith

Related person George Andrew Romero

Previous owner Jean-Pierre Nutini

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