Glacier Park Pennant, 1950-1959

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Artifact Overview

Travelers often return home with souvenirs that serve as tangible reminders of places visited. Felt pennants were a popular choice of vacationing Americans in the mid-1900s. This example is from Glacier National Park in northern Montana. It depicts one of the park's glacial lakes and mountain vistas.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1950-1959

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.76.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William Pretzer.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 30 in

Inscriptions

Circular decal of nature scene / GLACIER PARK