Pennant, "Trees of Mystery," 1946-1965
THF239275 / Pennant, "Trees of Mystery," 1946-1965
01
Artifact Overview
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. New attractions vied for the attention of passing auto tourists. Trees of Mystery opened in 1946, attracting those visiting California's redwood forests. The privately owned park contains trails, a museum, redwood sculptures, shops, and statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1946-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.180
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: TREES OF MYSTERY
Below graphics: "END OF THE TRAIL"/ REDWOOD HIGHWAY/ "THE CATHEDRAL TREE"
Inside small medallion: REDWOOD TREE
Keywords |
|---|