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Pennant, "Lake Okoboji, Arnold's Park, Iowa," 1940-1965

THF238680 / Pennant, "Lake Okoboji, Arnold's Park, Iowa," 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 the variety of the activities vacationers may have engaged in during their stay at Lake Okoboji in northern Iowa.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.53

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Green
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 25.5 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: LAKE OKOBOJI/ Arnold's Park, Iowa