Pennant, "Miami's Fabulous Seaquarium," 1955-1965
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Artifact Overview
The 38-acre Miami Seaquarium complex opened in 1955 as one of the first oceanariums in the United States. Sea life attractions included marine mammals, fish, sharks, sea turtles, and manatees, in addition to reptiles and birds. From 1963 to 1967, the Miami Seaquarium was a filming location for the popular television series Flipper.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1955-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.157
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: MIAMI'S FABULOUS/ SEAQUARIUM
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