Pennant, "Selma, Ala.," 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. This pennant from Selma, Alabama, identifies other cities and towns to visit, as well as providing images of crops and wildlife found within the state's border.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.223

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Teal
White (Color)
Blue
Green
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 26.5 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: SELMA ALA.