Pennant, "Gillette Castle State Park, Hadlyme, Conn.," 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 geological feature or historic building. This Connecticut state park keepsake features an image of William Hooker Gillette's 24-room mansion.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.142

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

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

Inscriptions

On front: GILLETTE CASTLE/ STATE PARK/ HADLYME, CONN.
Pennant, "Gillette Castle State Park, Hadlyme, Conn.," 1940-1965