Pennant, "Lake Placid, N.Y.," 1940-1965
THF238714 / Pennant, "Lake Placid, N.Y.," 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 Lake Placid, New York.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.70
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Green
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
LAKE/ PLACID, N.Y.
Inside each letter:
OLYMPIC ARENA/ MIRROR LAKE/ WHITEFACE AND WHITNEY MTS. AND LAKE PLACID/ WHITEFACE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY/ SKIING/ AUSABLE RIVER
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