Pennant, "Carlsbad Caverns Nat'l Park, New Mexico," 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 national parks usually depict iconic images from the park. This one from Carlsbad Caverns includes images of the caverns and two stereotypical images depicting New Mexico's western and Mexican heritage.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.165
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Brown
White (Color)
Pink (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.75 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: CARLSBAD CAVERN'S [sic] NAT'L PARK/ New Mexico]
On graphics: TOTEM POLES/ "RIDE 'EM COWBOY"/ SIESTA TIME/ TEMPLE OF THE SUN
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