Pennant, "New Castle, Delaware," 1952-1965

Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport travelers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Clemente's Cafeteria was a stop on the Greyhound bus line. The roadside cafeteria offered passengers and passing auto tourists a place to eat, rest and pick up a souvenir.