Pennant, "New York," circa 1935

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. Pennants from large cities usually depict a single famous, not-to-be-missed landmark -- but not New York. This colorful pennant from the 1930s shows three.