Pennant, "Colorado, The Silver State," 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. While travelers to Colorado may not have seen all the state's popular tourist attractions depicted on this pennant, they could have this keepsake to remember their visit.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.196
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Green
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: COLORADO/ THE SILVER STATE
Inside graphic: CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE/ BLACKHAWK GOLD MINE/ RED ROCKS THEATER/ WATER WHEEL
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