Pennant, "Bunker Hill," 1940-1965

THF239303 / Pennant, "Bunker Hill," 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. History buffs could remember their trip to Bunker Hill with this souvenir depicting the monument built to commemorate the famous Revolutionary War battle fought there.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.194

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: BUNKER HILL MONUMENT/ BUNKER HILL