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Pennant, "Miami Beach, Fla.," 1957

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THF238640 / Pennant, "Miami Beach, Fla.," 1957
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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 colorful pennant depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1957.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1957

Collection Title

John Margolies Roadside America Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.31

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Dark red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 17 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: 1957/ MIAMI BEACH/ FLA.
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