Pennant, "Telstar U.S.A., Andover, Me.," 1962-1965
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Artifact Overview
Telstar, the first commercial communication satellite, was launched in July 1962. The low-Earth-orbit satellite transmitted messages to tracking stations in the U.S. and Europe. The Andover, Maine, station consisted of a giant antenna covered with a fabric dome. In the 1960s, thousands of visitors flocked to see this space-age "bubble" -- and perhaps buy a souvenir to remember their experience.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1962-1965
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.47
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
White (Color)
Green
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 17.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: TELSTAR U.S.A./ ANDOVER, ME.
On back:
The KEEZER MFG. CO./ INC./ School Athletic/ Specialties/ PLAISTOW, N.H./ MADE IN U.S.A.
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