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
Collection Title
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
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