Pennant, "Souvenir of Miami Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965
THF239127 / Pennant, "Souvenir of Miami Beach, Fla.," 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. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Take a closer look at this souvenir of Miami Beach, Florida. Why does a pennant for a city famous for its oceanfront beaches contain a "Lake Scene" image? Would this remind you of a Florida vacation?
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.118
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Green
White (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 12 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: SOUVENIR OF/ MIAMI BEACH/ FLA.
Below graphic: LAKE SCENE
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