Pennant, "Cave of the Mounds, Wis.," 1940-1965
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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. Cave of the Mounds was discovered in 1939 after a blast in a limestone quarry opened an entrance to the cave. Since then, thousands of visitors have flocked to see this natural underground wonder.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.187
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Orange (Color)
Red
Green
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 25.75 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: CAVE OF THE MOUNDS/ WIS.
Inside graphics: TOTEM POLE/ ENTRANCE/ CAVE OF THE MOUNDS
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