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

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
Pennant, "Blackwater Falls State Park. West Virginia," 1940-1965