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Pennant, "Souvenir of The Alamo," 1940-1965

THF238698 / Pennant, "Souvenir of The Alamo," 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. Tourists to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, could buy this pennant that contains images of the site where a band of citizens died fighting for Texas independence in 1836.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.62

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Brown
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11.5 in
Width: 30 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: Souvenir/ of The/ ALAMO Inside each letter: THE ALAMO/ BUILT 1718/ THE DEFENSE OF THE ALAMO/ MISSION CONCEPTION/ BLUE BONNETS/ TEXAS LONGHORN