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Pennant, "Nantucket Island," 1930-1960

THF239135 / Pennant, "Nantucket Island," 1930-1960
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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. Many pennants include a recognizable, representative images that define the region. This pennant with an outline of Nantucket Island depicts a variety of scenic images found on the Massachusetts getaway.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1930-1960

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.122

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: NANTUCKET/ ISLAND
Pennant, "Nantucket Island," 1930-1960