Pennant, "Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah," 1940-1965
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Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from national parks usually depict an iconic geological feature or historic building. This one from Bryce Canyon National Park includes both -- scenic views of colorful rock formations and the park's lodge.
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from national parks usually depict an iconic geological feature or historic building. This one from Bryce Canyon National Park includes both -- scenic views of colorful rock formations and the park's lodge.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.184
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Purple
Blue
White (Color)
Pink (Color)
Yellow
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.25 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK UTAH Beneath graphics: THE CATHEDRAL/ THE LODGE/ NATURAL BRIDGE
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