Pennant, "Virginia City, Mont.," 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 pennants include a representative image that define a city, state or region. This pennant features an image of a cowboy on a bucking bronco to remind vacationers of Virginia City's western heritage.