Hannibal, Missouri Pennant, 1945-1960
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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 after World War II. This example is from the boyhood home of author Mark Twain. It depicts The Adventures of Tom Sawyer -- a famous Mark Twain novel inspired by the town of Hannibal, Missouri.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1945-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.89.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Inscriptions
Obverse: HANNIBAL / MO.
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