Pennant, "Hoover Dam," 1947-1965
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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. A trip to Hoover Dam offered a variety of scenic views as depicted on this pennant. The engineering marvel was known as Boulder Dam until 1947.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1947-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.221
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: HOOVER DAM
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