Pennant, "Boulder Dam," 1935-1947
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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. A trip to Boulder Dam offered a variety of activities and scenic views as depicted on this pennant. The engineering marvel was rechristened Hoover Dam in 1947.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1935-1947
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.72
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Purple
Blue
Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
BOULDER DAM
Inside letters:
TRANSCONTINENTAL HIGHWAY/ DAM AND POWERHOUSE/ LAKE MEAD IN BLACK CANYON/ VISITORS GALLERY INSIDE THE DAM/ POWER HOUSE/ BOULDER CITY/ LAKE MEAD
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