Washington D.C. 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 nation's capital, Washington, D.C. It depicts several nearby attractions: the United States Capitol, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and "Iwo Jima" -- the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1945-1960

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.89.16

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Inscriptions

WASHINGTON MONUMENT / IWO JIMA / THE CAPITAL / JEFFERSON MEMORIAL ; WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington D.C. Pennant, 1945-1960