Pennant, "West Palm Beach, Fla.," 1940-1965

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 of these pennants depict typical tourist attractions, such as palm trees, sailboats, and a sandy beach. Vacationers to West Palm Beach, Florida, may have been less eager to see a stray alligator however.