Pennant, "Vincennes, Ind.," 1940-1965

THF238690 / Pennant, "Vincennes, Ind.," 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 with local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Vincennes, Indiana.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.58

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Purple
White (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Green
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: VINCENNES, IND. Below images: ZINNIA STATE FLOWER/ GEORGE ROGERS CLARK MEMORIAL/ OLD CATHEDRAL/ LINCOLN MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Pennant, "Vincennes, Ind.," 1940-1965