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

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