In 1978, artist Vernon Courtlandt Johnson (VCJ) crafted an iconic image for Powell Peralta, inspired by his earlier Bones wheels posters from 1977. This artwork featured a skateboarding skeleton named Rosie. To ensure authenticity, a life-sized skeleton dubbed Rosie was purchased from a medical supply shop. After meticulous propping and rigging, Rosie was frozen in a skateboarding pose for reference. VCJ then brought the concept to life, creating a graphic that became synonymous with the Powell Peralta brand. Released in 1979, this illustration marked a significant moment in skateboarding culture. Today, it remains a timeless emblem, depicted in various forms such as stickers, T-shirts, and now, a 1.3″ tall soft enamel pin. Crafted with black nickel metal and featuring glow-in-the-dark enamel for the skeleton, this pin captures the essence of Rosie’s skateboarding spirit. With one military clutch for attachment, it serves as both a tribute to skateboarding history and a nod to VCJ’s enduring legacy in the sport.
POWELL PERALTA SKATEBOARDING SKELETON LAPEL PIN:
- Diameter 1.5″
- Classic graphic
- 2 Military Clutches
- VCJ Artwork
- Classic Reissue Graphic
Powell Peralta is an American skateboard company founded by George Powell and Stacy Peralta in 1978. It became known for its Bones Brigade team, which included top skateboarding competitors of the 1980s.
Peralta left the company in 1991 and Powell continued to produce skateboard equipment under the Powell, Bones Bearings, and RollerBones brands. CalStreets or CSI was the company's second distributor in Canada after Northwest Skateboards.
