Pennant, "Souvenir of Columbia River-Highway," 1940-1965
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Artifact Overview
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Sometimes the road traveled was part of the journey. Oregon's Columbia River Highway offered numerous scenic vistas for the auto tourist. Attractions depicted in the letters on this souvenir pennant helped vacationers relive their driving experience.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.65
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 30 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
Souvenir of/ COLUMBIA/ RIVER-HIGHWAY
Inside each letter:
MULTNOMAH FALLS AND LODGE/ BONNEVILLE DAM/ TANNER CREEK SPAN/ DAY-LIGHTED TUNNEL/ MT. HOOD/ TIMBERLINE LODGE/ VISTA HOUSE/ BRIDAL VEIL FALLS/ ILLUMINATED TUNNEL
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