Pennant, "Greetings from Florida," 1940-1965

THF239568 / Pennant, "Greetings from Florida," 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 with scenes and attractions depicted in the letters of the state's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Florida.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.227

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Pink (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 25.25 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: Greetings from/ FLORIDA Inside graphics: SCENIC HIGHWAY/ FLAMINGO/ CYPRESS TREES/ LIGHTHOUSE/ ORANGE GROVES
Pennant, "Greetings from Florida," 1940-1965