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

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