Pennant, "Bagnell Dam, Lake Ozark, Mo.," 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. This pennant depicts scenic views visitors may have seen on their trip to Bagnell Dam in the Missouri Ozarks.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.168

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Green
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

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

Inscriptions

On front: BAGNELL DAM/ LAKE OZARK MO. Inside graphic:BAGNELL DAM/ GASCONADE RIVER/ VIEW FROM HORSESHOE/ BEND DRIVE