Pennant, "Blackwater Falls State Park. West Virginia," 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 and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from state parks usually depict an iconic landmark or geological feature. This West Virginia state park keepsake features an image of the park's picturesque 62-foot Blackwater Falls.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.120
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Tan (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 17.75 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front:
BLACKWATER FALLS/ STATE PARK/ WEST VIRGINIA
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