Pennant, "Boston, Mass.," 1950

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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 Boston, Massachusetts.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1950

Subject Date

1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.69

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Green
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: BOSTON, MASS Inside each letter: BUNKER HILL MON./ FANEUIL HALL/ HOME OF PAUL REVERE/ OLD NORTH CHURCH/ OLD STATE HOUSE/ OLD SOUTH CHURCH/ LINE OF THE MINUTE MEN LEXINGTON/ CONCORD/ STATE HOUSE