Pennant, "Buckingham Fountain, Chicago," 1940-1965
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Artifact Overview
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant depicts Chicago's Buckingham Fountain -- one of many tourist attractions in the Windy City.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 22.25 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: SOUVENIR/ BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN/ CHICAGO
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