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
Collection Title
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
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