Pennant, "Texas," 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. Many pennants include a representative image that define a city, state or region. This pennant features an image of a cowboy on a bucking bronco to remind vacationers of Texas's western heritage.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.201

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Brown
Pink (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 18 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: TEXAS