Pennant, "York Beach, Me.," 1940-1965

Summary

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. Vacationers could remember their trip to York Beach, Maine, with this pennant that depicts the iconic, local lighthouse called Nubble Light.

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. Vacationers could remember their trip to York Beach, Maine, with this pennant that depicts the iconic, local lighthouse called Nubble Light.

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.206

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in

Width: 17.25 in

Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: YORK BEACH/ ME. Inside graphic: NUBBLE LIGHT

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