Pennant, "Audubon Park Zoo, New Orleans," 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. Pennants from zoos usually featured images of popular animals displayed there. This souvenir from the Audubon Park Zoo in New Orleans depicts three elephants.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.250

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 10.75 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: AUDUBON PARK ZOO/ NEW ORLEANS
Pennant, "Audubon Park Zoo, New Orleans," 1940-1965