Pennant, "Montreal," 1940-1965
THF239578 / Pennant, "Montreal," 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 local attractions depicted in the letters of the city's name helped vacationers relive their trip to Montreal, Canada.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1940-1965
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2014.4.232
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Pink (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 21 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: Montreal
Beneath letters on front:
NOTRE-DAME CHURCH/ CHALET AND LOOKOUT/ ST. JOSEPH SHRINE/ MT. ROYAL CROSS/ VICTORIA CALECHE/ M. A. HOTEL/ SIGHT SEEING CAR/ ILLUMINATED FOUNTAIN
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