Pennant, "Santa's Land," 1957-1965
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After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Santa's Land opened in 1957 in Putney, Vermont. It was one of many Santa-themed attractions scattered throughout the United States.
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Santa's Land opened in 1957 in Putney, Vermont. It was one of many Santa-themed attractions scattered throughout the United States.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1957-1965
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.258
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Green
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 14 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: SANTA'S LAND/ U.S.A. VT. Stamped in red ink on back: The KEEZER MFG. CO. INC../ School & Athletic/ Specialties/ PLAISTOW, N.H./ MADE IN U.S.A.
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