Pennant, "Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Rehoboth Beach, Del.," 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. This pennant depicts the lighthouse once located near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The lighthouse collapsed in 1926, but remained an iconic symbol for the popular seaside destination long after its demise.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.182

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: CAPE HENLOPEN LIGHTHOUSE/ REHOBOTH BEACH/ DEL.
Pennant, "Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Rehoboth Beach, Del.," 1940-1965