Pennant, "Las Vegas, Nev.," 1946-1965
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Artifact Overview
Tourists purchase 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 hotels, flashing lights and casinos along the Las Vegas strip. With a little luck, visitors could have come back with more than a simple, inexpensive pennant.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1946-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.150
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Gray (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: LAS VEGAS/ NEV.
Above graphic: GOLDEN/ NUGGET/ GAMBLING HALL
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