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

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
Pennant, "Souvenir of Miami Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965