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.
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