Pennant, "Greetings from Gulfport, Mississippi," 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 Gulfport, Mississippi.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.66

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Brown
Green
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 28.5 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: Greetings from/ GULFPORT/ MISSISSIPPI Inside each letter: PALM WALK/ MILITARY ACADEMY/ FREIGHTER