Pennant, "Chesapeake Bay," 1940-1965

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 the Chesapeake Bay area may have included a stop at the old lighthouse at Cape Henry -- or a local gift shop, perhaps to pick up this souvenir.