Pennant, "Farmers Market, Hollywood, Cal.," 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 depicts the famous Farmers Market in Hollywood, California. The market opened in 1934. It grew rapidly and became a permanent fixture -- attracting locals and out-of-towners to its stalls and shops.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pennant

Date Made

1940-1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2014.4.254

Credit

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

Material

Felt (Textile)

Color

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

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 11.75 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

On front: FARMERS MARKET/ HOLLYWOOD, CAL.
Pennant, "Farmers Market, Hollywood, Cal.," 1940-1965