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

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