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
Collection Title
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
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