Pennant, "Hampton Beach, N.H.," 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. This pennant depicts the leisure activity vacationers experienced at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.136
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: HAMPTON BEACH, N. H.
Stamped on back in pink ink:
The KEEZER MFG. CO./ INC./ School & Athletic/ Specialties/ PLAISTOW, N.H./ MADE IN U.S.A.
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