Pennant, "Newport Beach," 1915-1930

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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 depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced at Newport Beach.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1915-1930

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.4.113

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Orange (Color)
Brown
White (Color)
Blue
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 28.25 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: NEWPORT/ BEACH
Pennant, "Newport Beach," 1915-1930